From Rieti to Subiaco, following in the footsteps of St. Benedict through the places shaped by his presence. The journey begins in the beautiful city of Rieti, both papal and Franciscan, and leads to Subiaco, where Benedict drafted his Rule and spent three years in the silence of a cave before founding his first monastery, San Clemente.
Along the way, you’ll encounter places filled with a palpable energy, immersed in lush green landscapes: from Rocca Sinibalda, with its fascinating "castle of metamorphoses," to Castel di Tora, nestled in the Turano River Valley, where the air is pure, and the mountainsides are thick with forests. Then, the trail leads through the Monti Lucretili Park, where ancient rock churches dedicated to the Longobard cult of St. Michael stand alongside Roman villas once used for poetry and meditation.
Following the course of the Aniene River, you’ll finally reach Subiaco and the breathtaking Monastery of Sacro Speco, built into the rocky cliffs of Monte Taleo. Along the route, medieval villages and monasteries, crystal-clear springs, and centuries-old castles make for an unforgettable journey through the untouched, green heart of Lazio.