Il Mulinaccio amphitheater on the Sentiero di Santa Rita (Cascia)

History of Il Mulinaccio, the amphitheater on the Sentiero di Santa Rita

Rita lived with her husband and children near a mill before entering the monastery. Ruins of that building remain, and the last section of the trail toward Roccaporena starts from them.

That section had been closed for several years. It was restored by the Umbria Region and inaugurated in January 2024. On that occasion the mayor of Cascia explained that the restoration would continue with two more rounds of funding for safety work, including on the amphitheater in front of the mill. The goal was to expand the offer of slow tourism.

What to see at Il Mulinaccio on the Sentiero di Santa Rita

The point of interest is the ensemble formed by the ruins of the Mulino di Santa Rita and the amphitheater in front of them. From here the trail continues for just over two kilometers, through a narrow gorge carved by the Corno river, to Roccaporena.

How to visit Il Mulinaccio on the Sentiero di Santa Rita

The section between the mill ruins and Roccaporena is a pedestrian hiking trail, reopened in January 2024: before setting out, it is worth checking that it is still passable. As with any hike, check the weather before you go. Before the visit it is also a good idea to ask about access to the amphitheater area, since safety work was planned for it.

Where Il Mulinaccio on the Sentiero di Santa Rita is located

Il Mulinaccio is in the municipality of Cascia, in Umbria. It lies along the Sentiero di Santa Rita, the hiking route that connects Cascia with Roccaporena, on a stretch that runs along the Corno river.

Near Il Mulinaccio and the Sentiero di Santa Rita

The trail leads to Roccaporena, the hamlet where the saint was born. There it joins the path that climbs to the Scoglio Sacro (Sacred Rock), a pilgrimage destination since time immemorial. In Cascia are the Monastery and the Basilica of Santa Rita.