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Sibillini Nature Trail N2 (Percorso Natura N2), Valfornace

S Start: 737 m

Map and track: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Trail facts

Start
Start · 737 m
Route
loop
Trail marker
N2
Municipality
Valfornace

The Percorso Natura N2 (Sibillini nature trail N2) is a loop trail of about 4 km in the municipality of Valfornace, in the province of Macerata. It is part of the Sentieri Natura of the Sibillini National Park (Monti Sibillini) and is number two in the series. It starts near Roccamaia, skirts the slopes of Monte San Savino and enters chestnut and hornbeam woods. It is a short itinerary suitable for people without much experience. The best season runs from April to October.

The theme of the route is human work. The trail crosses farming landscapes "from the chestnut grove to the wheat fields" and shows how farming practices shaped life in the area. Valfornace is a small town in the Macerata area, created in 2017 by the merger of the municipalities of Fiordimonte and Pievebovigliana.

Distance
4.62 km
Elevation gain
+213 m
Elevation loss
−230 m
Lowest point
666 m
Highest point
845 m
Time
1 h 45 min (estimate)

From the OpenStreetMap track and the Copernicus DEM profile; time is an estimate.

Before you go

Forecast at the start

  1. Today12° / 7°0.2 mmPartly cloudy

Forecast by MET Norway, updated automatically · license CC BY 4.0

Rules and orders: Park website. Snow and avalanches: Meteomont bulletin.

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Elevation profile
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Ascent
213 m
Descent
230 m
Lowest point
666 m
Highest point
845 m

Elevations: Copernicus DEM GLO-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018.

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Indicative OpenStreetMap track: check the markers and trail conditions on site.

The Sibillini nature trail N2 route

The itinerary starts from the hamlet of Roccamaia, very close to the village of Pievebovigliana. It is a short loop in the shade of the woods, starting and ending at Roccamaia. The route climbs and descends for about 230 m of total elevation change, between 666 and 845 m.

The route is linked to the farming world and to the cultivation of marroni, the chestnuts that local people have tended for centuries. Along the way walkers retrace, going back in time, the stages of human activity in the area, as far back as the first settlements many millennia ago. In several places paved stretches of old mule tracks emerge.

The hike is very easy, but it is best to wear clothing suited to an outing in nature. As with any mountain outing, it is good practice to check the weather before setting off.

Sibillini nature trail N2: technical data

The trail is marked with the number N2 and is about 4 km long. It is a loop route, so it returns to the starting point without retracing the same track. The Park grades it T (tourist) and the duration is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The elevation gain is about 230 m. The highest elevation is 845 m and the lowest 666 m.

Other similar itineraries are among the loop hikes in the Sibillini and the easy Sibillini Mountains walks.

Sibillini nature trail N2 map

Trail N2 is a loop that starts and ends at Roccamaia, in the municipality of Valfornace. The Sentieri Natura are marked and designed to let everyone discover the Park's wildlife and plants. The Park publishes a Carta dei Percorsi (route map) at a scale of 1:40,000.

Points of interest along the Sibillini nature trail N2

Along the route or nearby there are three points of interest: the hamlet of Roccamaia, the Church of San Flaviano and the Colvenale Castle. Roccamaia is also the starting point.

The natural side comes from the chestnut groves and hornbeam woods on the slopes of Monte San Savino, as well as the stretches of paved mule track. Fall is a good time to see the foliage.

Not far from the trail is the Lago di Boccafornace. It is a small artificial lake of considerable environmental and geological interest, fed by an intermittent karst spring, which can be walked around on the Lago di Boccafornace loop. The Lago di Polverina, in the hamlet of the same name, is a little further from the start.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Percorso Natura N2 suitable for people with little experience?

Yes. The Park grades it T (tourist) and the total elevation change is about 230 m. It is also suitable for less experienced hikers or those short on time. Clothing suited to an outing in nature and a weather check before setting off are still needed.

Where does the Percorso Natura N2 start?

The trail starts near Roccamaia, a hamlet of the municipality of Valfornace, close to Pievebovigliana. Being a loop, it ends at the same point. The route skirts the slopes of Monte San Savino and crosses chestnut and hornbeam woods. The trail number is N2.

What can you see along the Percorso Natura N2?

The walk runs through chestnut and hornbeam woods on the slopes of Monte San Savino. Paved stretches of old mule tracks emerge along the way. The theme is farming life, from the chestnut groves to the wheat fields. Points of interest include Roccamaia, the church of San Flaviano and the castle of Colvenale.

When is the best time to walk the Percorso Natura N2?

The best season runs from April to October. Fall is a good time for the colors of the foliage. The route lies largely in chestnut woods, linked to the cultivation of marroni. Before setting off it is worth checking the weather forecast.

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