The Sentiero della Rupe in the Republic of San Marino – loop trail

A bit steep, good hike definitely with hiking boots, difficult sections are well secured with ropes, path well signposted, doable with 🐕

I did this excursion not so much to see the historic center of San Marino (already seen other times in the past), but to dedicate myself to Monte Titano (over 700 m high) which is a long spur that emerges alone from the plain behind Rimini , very distinguishable even from a considerable distance. Departure and arrival from the valley station of the cable car; cable car which I didn't take as I preferred the beautiful paved ascent path. On the crest of Mount Titano there is a beautiful road/path that touches all three of the fortresses of S. Marino; in north-south order: Guaita. Cesta and Montale. The first two are museums. Along the entire ridge route of a couple of km there are numerous views of Rimini, the Romagna coast and the sea; as well as on the Apennine hills behind. To return, instead of passing through the historic center as is usually done, I preferred to take the beautiful 'Sterio della Rupe' which returns to the starting point, crossing the length of Mount Titano in the overhanging part, i.e. the one to the east, the one towards the sea. It is a path entirely in the woods, very little frequented and semi-uncomfortable, at times steep, in several places equipped with ropes or metal cable; however never dangerous or difficult. Which I highly recommend taking.