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Sorano loop past Cappella di Santa Barbara

Sorano · about 1 h 05 min by car from Viterbo

Distance
4.0 km
Walking time
1 h 15 min
Total ascent
122 m
Shape
Loop
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.0 km loop near Sorano, 122 m of total ascent: about 1 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Mura di Sorano, Museo civico archeologico di Sorano and Cappella di Santa Barbara. After the walk: wine tasting at La Biagiola (4.6 km) and lunch at La Piazzetta del Sole in Farnese (13.5 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Viterbo: about 1 h 05 min (43 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Viterbo, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

42.67995,11.71171

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Along the way

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

La Biagiola

Sovana di Sorano · 4.6 km from the trail

WebsiteDirections

Independent winemaker

Sassotondo

sovana · 5.2 km from the trail

WebsiteDirections

Recommended osteria

La Piazzetta del Sole

Farnese · 14 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

La Palomba

Orvieto · 33 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Sorano and start the walk.
  2. 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Piazzetta del Sole in Farnese, 14 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at La Biagiola, 4.6 km from the trail.