All roads lead to Rome – Romea Tiberina Cycleway
Cycling Collection by ellierob
13
days
3-6 h
/ day
940 km
5,770 m
5,970 m
The proverb says that ‘all roads lead to Rome’ and on Italy’s Romea Tiberina Cycleway (Ciclovia Romea Tiberina), you’ll discover that this also applies to cycling on a spellbinding adventure from Tarvisio to the eternal city of Rome.
The origins of this proverb relate to the 400,000-kilometre (250,000 mi) road network created by the Romans. It conveys the idea that no matter how long or how difficult the undertaking is, you can always find your way to your goal. On this journey, the goal is Rome.
You'll cycle 1,009 kilometres (627 mi) along historic routes through six regions of Italy: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria and finally Lazio. The route follows several of Italy's cycle routes, which combine to create the Romea Tiberina Cycleway.
From Tarvisio, you'll discover a varied landscape of mountains, hills, plains, sea, rivers and lakes. You'll see towns like Padua, Todi and Orvieto and charming villages like Sarsina, Sansepolcro and Città di Castello. You'll cross the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines mountain range and follow the rolling hills of Tuscany and Umbria. You'll follow the waterways that were essential to the Romans and the expansion of their empire. The Tagliamento, the Po, the Savio and the Tiber will all be part of your journey. Finally, you'll have the chance to sample some of the region's culinary specialities.
In this Collection, I've divided the route into 14 stages but you can always choose to make it longer or combine certain stages. The route starts at Tarvisio station and ends at Roma Termini station. You'll find intercity and regional trains on which you can travel with your bike (remember to reserve a seat for your bike). The best times to take on this route are spring, summer and autumn. In winter, be sure to check the weather forecast to avoid the risk of snow at higher altitudes.
The route is a network of cycle paths and secondary roads. You'll cycle on both dirt tracks and asphalt. An ideal mix for gravel or touring bikes. Each stage ends near bed & breakfasts, hotels and campsites; the latter generally open in April and close at the end of September/beginning of October. The railway runs along a large part of the itinerary (particularly in Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Lazio), which can be useful in the event of a problem or if you want to skip certain stages.
Finally, if you get lost along the way, remember that ‘all roads lead to Rome’.
Enjoy your adventure.
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- 05:2887.6 km16.0 km/h210 m470 mExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
In the second stage of 88 kilometers you follow the Tagliamento river, pedaling almost always slightly downhill. You pedal to the sound of flowing water, the mountains and hills surround you. In San Vito al Tagliamento it leaves the river and pedals towards Veneto up to Portogruaro.
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- 05:1685.0 km16.1 km/h110 m110 mExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The third stage takes you towards the Venice lagoon, pedaling along secondary roads and cycle paths surrounded by nature up to Mestre. Cross the web of canals and rivers in the area on this 85 kilometer route, all on the plain.
Leave Portogruaro behind and continue along the Lemene river. After the town…
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- 03:3961.6 km16.9 km/h110 m100 mIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
In this stage you continue your discovery within the Veneto region, exploring the city of Padua and its surroundings towards the Euganean Hills. About 60 kilometers of plain await you up to Monselice.
Exit the city of Mestre, passing the station and the tourist flow. After seven kilometers in the urban…
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- 04:2076.9 km17.7 km/h130 m130 mExpertExpert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
In the fifth stage, after crossing almost the entire Veneto region, he pedals 77 kilometers towards Emilia Romagna and Ferrara. In the first stage the mountains and hills surrounded you, now you enter the heart of the Po Valley heading south, where there isn't even a climb. Often in autumn, winter and…
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- 06:3597.3 km14.8 km/h110 m120 mFerryExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The route includes a crossing by ferry.
The flamingos are waiting for you in the Po Delta regional park! The sixth stage of 98 kilometers starts from Ferrara following the secondary roads up to Argenta and then the banks and the Reno river. The river guides you into the valleys of Comacchio where the pink flamingos reside. Continue to Casalborsetti…
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- 04:4061.7 km13.2 km/h130 m80 mExpertExpert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
In this stage of approximately 62 kilometers you cycle along the Romagna Riviera passing slightly inland to reach the Byzantine city, Ravenna. Cycle along the cycle path that crosses the suggestive Classe pine forest. After leaving the Adriatic Sea behind you in Lido di Classe, continue your journey…
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- 03:5356.3 km14.5 km/h830 m380 mExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The 55 kilometer eighth stage takes you from the center of Cesena to Bagno di Romagna. After seven stages of descent and flat terrain, the climb now awaits you – facing a total difference in altitude of 830 metres. Discover the Romagna villages of Mercato Saraceno, Sarsina, San Piero in Bagno and Bagno…
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- 04:2056.8 km13.1 km/h770 m930 mExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
In today's stage you continue to pedal uphill in the Savio valley up to the Montecoronaro pass. You cross the border into Tuscany, and cycle a long descent with some ups and downs to Sansepolcro. You find a total difference in altitude of approximately 770 meters in 57 kilometers.
Cycle for 13 kilometers…
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- 04:1351.9 km12.3 km/h270 m350 mIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
After approximately 700 kilometers travelled, Rome is ever closer. After having climbed so much, in this tenth stage of 52 kilometers from Sansepolcro to Umbertide you can enjoy the evocative landscape filled with rolling hills in this area between Tuscany and Umbria.
The first 20 kilometers of this stage…
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- 06:0992.6 km15.1 km/h720 m570 mExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
In this stage you continue to discover Umbria and its spectacular landscape. From Umbertide to Todi it is 94 kilometers with 720 meters of altitude difference. Most of the altitude difference awaits you at the end to reach Todi, which sits on the hill.
Depart from Umbertide and continue your adventure…
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- 04:3771.7 km15.6 km/h970 m1,280 mExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This 72 kilometer stage includes a difference in altitude of almost 1,000 meters over the Umbrian hills. You leave the Tiber until Orvieto where you find it again and continue on the plain until Attigliano. If you don't want to take the uphill road, you can follow the state road 448 from Todi which passes…
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- 05:5477.8 km13.2 km/h890 m920 mExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
You are getting closer and closer to Rome, just a few kilometers to go. In this penultimate stage of 78 kilometers you pedal towards Lazio in the Tiber river park and climb the hills of the Sabini mountains. The route includes 900 meters of positive altitude difference made up of ups and downs.
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- 04:0763.0 km15.3 km/h530 m520 mExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The last stage has arrived! In this 60 kilometer stage you arrive in Rome, the city of seven hills and to get there you have passed one of them, the Sabine Hill. In the epilogue of your route, you cycle through the suggestive Marcigliana nature reserve, and then descend and find yourself along the banks…
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Collection Stats
- Activities13
- Distance940 km
- Duration63:11 h
- Elevation5,770 m5,970 m
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