Monti Lucretili – Lazio: between silent ridges, high-altitude beech forests and suspended villages. The Lucretili Mountains form a pre-Apennine chain located between the provinces of Rome and Rieti. This rugged and evocative mountain group is protected by the Monti Lucretili Regional Natural Park and offers a landscape made up of wooded valleys, karst plateaus, sinkholes and peaks that exceed 1,200 meters. An ideal place for those who love hiking, silence and untamed nature. 🌄 A landscape shaped by the rock: The highest peaks, such as Monte Gennaro (1,271 m), offer spectacular views of the Roman countryside and the central Apennines. The landscape is diverse and largely untouched, with rock formations, limestone walls, grassy ridges, and ancient paths connecting forests and pastures. 👉 Tip: Climb Monte Gennaro from Palombara Sabina or Marcellina: the excursion is panoramic and suitable for moderately experienced hikers. 🌳 Beech forests, sinkholes and biodiversity: The territory of the Lucretili is home to a rich biodiversity: beeches, turkey oaks, holm oaks, wild orchids and numerous animal species such as wolves, wild boars, buzzards and salamanders. Karst sinkholes, such as the one in Prato Favale, offer cool and humid environments even in the hottest months. 👉 Tip: Explore the path that leads to Fonte Campitello: a flat area surrounded by beech wood, ideal for a summer picnic in total tranquility. 🏘️ Stone villages between Sabina and the Roman Countryside: On the edge of the park there are ancient and not very touristy villages such as Poggio Moiano, Licenza , Palombara Sabina, San Polo dei Cavalieri and Monteflavio. These centers preserve medieval architecture, paved alleys and a strong identity linked to the land. 👉 Tip: In Licenza visit the remains of the Villa di Orazio, immersed in the countryside: a place that combines history, poetry and rural landscape. 🛕 Spirituality and traces of ancient paths: The territory of the Lucretili is crossed by ancient sheep tracks and paths linked to transhumance and pilgrimage. Small rock hermitages, sacred springs and the remains of rural churches dot the woods, testifying to a simple spirituality linked to nature. 👉 Tip: Follow the local section of the Way of St. Benedict, which crosses Licenza and the Aniene Valley: a walking experience between faith and nature. 🚶 ♀️ Panoramic hikes and circular routes: The Lucretili Mountains Park is crossed by a network of marked paths suitable for different levels of experience. The itineraries wind through valleys, ridges, springs and woods, offering ever-changing landscapes, with glimpses of Rome, Terminillo and Gran Sasso on clear days. 👉 Tip: Take Path 303 from Marcellina to Monte Morra: a little-frequented but very scenic circular route, perfect in spring and autumn. The Lucretili Mountains are a corner of silent nature on the outskirts of Rome: a discreet and authentic mountain, where beauty manifests itself in the details and breath of the landscape.