Orvieto

38. Umbria

Stage 4 - from Ficulle to Orvieto

Description

With this stage, the Via Romea Germanica leaves the Umbria region and heads towards Lazio along a route that is slightly more demanding than the previous stages. After leaving Ficulle behind, the itinerary continues to Allerona Scalo.

From

Ficulle

To

Orvieto

Distance

21 Km

Increase in altitude

+280 m

Loss of altitude

-390 m

Road Sign

Yes

Travel time

5 h 47 m

Water sources

Yes

Resting areas

Yes

Degree of difficulty

Difficult

With this stage, the Via Romea Germanica leaves the Umbria region and heads towards Lazio along a route that is slightly more demanding than the previous stages. After leaving Ficulle behind, the itinerary continues to Allerona Scalo. The route then crosses the Paglia River, along which the remains of the ancient Ponte Giulio can still be seen.

Upon reaching Sferracavallo, the silhouette of Orvieto Cathedral already appears in the distance. In less than two kilometres, the route reaches the historic centre of this remarkable town, where the stage concludes.

Water sources

Rest points

Advice

Information (for example, how to arrive by public transport)