The last leg of the Umbrian part of Roman Way runs for many kilometres along the Nera river. After the Forca d’Arrone pass you will head towards the lovely Piediluco Lake, from where you will continue to Rieti and then Rome.{module id="419"}
Surfaces
asfalto e sterrato
Water sources
yes (Scheggino, Ferentillo, Arrone, Piediluco)
This is the last leg in Umbria of the Roman Way route and will take you from Scheggino to Piediluco, where Francis stayed in 1208. A church that is home to frescoes depicting Franciscan Saints and to a wooden cross from the 1300s was built there in 1338 to commemorate his sojourn.Today’s route is not a long one and much of it runs along the banks of the Nera river. The only hard part is the 6 kilometre ascent to the Forca d’Arrone pass. It does require some effort, but once overcome it’s all downhill to Piediluco Lake.The first part of the route is along the Nera Greenway, a dirt trail that goes along the banks of the River, a path also used by those walking the route. It is a series of ups and downs so it’s a real lesson in the proper use of gears if you want to spare your legs any extra strain. Halfway or so along the route stop in to admire the little town of Ferentillo, an medieval outpost cut through by the river where, for another type of thrill, you can go to the mummy museum.The town of Arrone, which is located a few kilometres further on, is where you will leave the Nera behind and begin the ascent to the Forca d’Arrone, the only real strenuous part of this route. Stop when you get to the top and enjoy the tremendous views of Piediluco Lake in the distance, it really is worthwhile.Now all you have to do is go downhill to get to the town of Piediluco, the last town in Umbria you’ll visit along the Roman Way route. From here you can continue further south, crossing the Holy Valley, passing Greccio and Rieti and then heading to the Eternal City of Rome.
