3° Giorno

History and faith

A less demanding path that lives on the continuous and fascinating interlacing between history and faith, that only cycling can exalt.

The secondary roads that cross the wide plain between Aquino and Roccasecca lead to the places of Saint Thomas, eternally disputed between the bell towers and the remains of the ancient Aquinum. The most recent history is brought to life, however, by the “Ciclopista della memoria”, a trail that retraces the roads used by the German army during World War II and ends in the archeological area of the ancient Casinum. Without forgetting the beautiful and unexpected views of nature and the breathtaking landscapes of the Liri valley.

Cassino
Departure by bike
Cassino
Departure by bike

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Cassino
to be seen - The Rapido river

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Cassino
to be seen - The Rapido river

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Aquino
GUIDED TOUR - The village
Aquino
GUIDED TOUR - The village

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Roccasecca
to be seen - The village

Roccasecca stands on a hill on the slopes of Monte Asprano, overlooking the Liri Valley. The modern town is divided into four villages: Castello, Centro, Caprile and Roccasecca Scalo. In the Castle of the Counts of Aquino, built to defend the abbey of Montecassino, the philosopher and theologian Saint Thomas was born in 1224.

Roccasecca
to be seen - The village

Roccasecca stands on a hill on the slopes of Monte Asprano, overlooking the Liri Valley. The modern town is divided into four villages: Castello, Centro, Caprile and Roccasecca Scalo. In the Castle of the Counts of Aquino, built to defend the abbey of Montecassino, the philosopher and theologian Saint Thomas was born in 1224.


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Roccasecca
to go through

It’s a cycling route that connects the Ponte delle Valli, along the Tracciolino road (Roccasecca), with the archaeological site of ancient Casinum (Cassino) with a length of about 26 kilometres, crossing the places that in 1944 were the scene of the main war events along the Gustav Line.


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Roccasecca
to go through

It’s a cycling route that connects the Ponte delle Valli, along the Tracciolino road (Roccasecca), with the archaeological site of ancient Casinum (Cassino) with a length of about 26 kilometres, crossing the places that in 1944 were the scene of the main war events along the Gustav Line.


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Castrocielo
to be seen

In the territory of Castrocielo there is a small lake formed by the Capo d'Acqua spring, which in ancient times fed a system of lakes (now dried up) known as the 'Forme d'Aquino', which were placed in defence of the Roman city of Aquinum.

Castrocielo
to be seen

In the territory of Castrocielo there is a small lake formed by the Capo d'Acqua spring, which in ancient times fed a system of lakes (now dried up) known as the 'Forme d'Aquino', which were placed in defence of the Roman city of Aquinum.


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Cassino
GUIDED TOUR

A small medieval fortress, protecting the abbey and the village below, which today hosts events and concerts, and from which you can admire one of the most evocative views of the Liri Valley.

Cassino
GUIDED TOUR

A small medieval fortress, protecting the abbey and the village below, which today hosts events and concerts, and from which you can admire one of the most evocative views of the Liri Valley.


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Cassino
to be seen

The archaeological site of ancient Casinum extends along the road leading to the abbey of Montecassino and is also home to the 'G. Carettoni' National Archaeological Museum, in which the most significant finds of the area, from Prehistory to Roman times, are exhibited.


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Cassino
to be seen

The archaeological site of ancient Casinum extends along the road leading to the abbey of Montecassino and is also home to the 'G. Carettoni' National Archaeological Museum, in which the most significant finds of the area, from Prehistory to Roman times, are exhibited.


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Cassino
Departure by bike
Cassino
Departure by bike

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Cassino
to be seen - The Rapido river

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Cassino
to be seen - The Rapido river

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Aquino
GUIDED TOUR - The village
Aquino
GUIDED TOUR - The village

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Roccasecca
to be seen - The village

Roccasecca stands on a hill on the slopes of Monte Asprano, overlooking the Liri Valley. The modern town is divided into four villages: Castello, Centro, Caprile and Roccasecca Scalo. In the Castle of the Counts of Aquino, built to defend the abbey of Montecassino, the philosopher and theologian Saint Thomas was born in 1224.

Roccasecca
to be seen - The village

Roccasecca stands on a hill on the slopes of Monte Asprano, overlooking the Liri Valley. The modern town is divided into four villages: Castello, Centro, Caprile and Roccasecca Scalo. In the Castle of the Counts of Aquino, built to defend the abbey of Montecassino, the philosopher and theologian Saint Thomas was born in 1224.


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Roccasecca
to go through

It’s a cycling route that connects the Ponte delle Valli, along the Tracciolino road (Roccasecca), with the archaeological site of ancient Casinum (Cassino) with a length of about 26 kilometres, crossing the places that in 1944 were the scene of the main war events along the Gustav Line.


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Roccasecca
to go through

It’s a cycling route that connects the Ponte delle Valli, along the Tracciolino road (Roccasecca), with the archaeological site of ancient Casinum (Cassino) with a length of about 26 kilometres, crossing the places that in 1944 were the scene of the main war events along the Gustav Line.


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Castrocielo
to be seen

In the territory of Castrocielo there is a small lake formed by the Capo d'Acqua spring, which in ancient times fed a system of lakes (now dried up) known as the 'Forme d'Aquino', which were placed in defence of the Roman city of Aquinum.

Castrocielo
to be seen

In the territory of Castrocielo there is a small lake formed by the Capo d'Acqua spring, which in ancient times fed a system of lakes (now dried up) known as the 'Forme d'Aquino', which were placed in defence of the Roman city of Aquinum.


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Cassino
GUIDED TOUR

A small medieval fortress, protecting the abbey and the village below, which today hosts events and concerts, and from which you can admire one of the most evocative views of the Liri Valley.

Cassino
GUIDED TOUR

A small medieval fortress, protecting the abbey and the village below, which today hosts events and concerts, and from which you can admire one of the most evocative views of the Liri Valley.


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Cassino
to be seen

The archaeological site of ancient Casinum extends along the road leading to the abbey of Montecassino and is also home to the 'G. Carettoni' National Archaeological Museum, in which the most significant finds of the area, from Prehistory to Roman times, are exhibited.


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Cassino
to be seen

The archaeological site of ancient Casinum extends along the road leading to the abbey of Montecassino and is also home to the 'G. Carettoni' National Archaeological Museum, in which the most significant finds of the area, from Prehistory to Roman times, are exhibited.


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Photos of the itinerary

Route detail

Information

Path length: 60,15 Km
Difference: + mt 523
Difficulty:
3/5
Duration: 4 h

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