Italy - Walking stages
A road that needs to be explored
In Italy, the Romea Strata is more than a route: it’s a journey of the soul, crossing landscapes and identities, silences and wonders.
From the Alpine border at Tarvisio, the trail descends across seven regions, dotted with ancient villages, art cities, Roman roads, solitary churches, and sanctuaries hidden from mass tourism.
After passing the Venetian Hills and the Po Valley, the path climbs the Apennine ridges, touching the wild heart of Croce Arcana, where wind and stone remind pilgrims of the deeper meaning of walking.
From Cutigliano, the route enters Tuscany, and the horizon transforms: the landscape becomes gentler, with woods, meadows, Etruscan hills, and timeless villages, leading onward to Bolsena and beyond.
Today, the entrance to Rome has found new dignity and form: a safer and quieter path leading to St. Peter’s along an abandoned railway line, now revitalized with urban greenery, historic bridges, and the evocative Monte Ciocci tunnel, restored to the light after years of abandonment.
It’s a rediscovered gateway offering a fresh perspective on the Eternal City, gently preparing the soul for arrival at its destination.
The Italian section of the Romea Strata is not simply a route to follow, but an experience to embrace—a call to slow down, connect with others, and authentically discover both oneself and the places encountered along the way.
Main route
Tarvisio - Rome
It is from Tarvisio that the Via Romea Allemagna begins, one of the most important mediaeval routes that cross Friuli Venezia Giulia from north-east to south-west, arriving at the ancient Roman city of Concordia Sagittaria in Veneto.
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Miren - Rome
This branch comes from Slovenia and enters Italy by passing through Friuli Venezia Giulia, passing through Aquileia, the centre of Christianity and, thanks to its port, a crossroads for trade in glass, iron and amber.
Passo Monte Croce Carnico - Plöckenpass - Rome
This branch route crosses the Carnic Alps and, after crossing the Monte Croce Carnico pass, descends into the Drava valley to the vicinity of Lienz. It was a very important Roman trade route for goods coming from the east.
Reschenpass - Rome
The road, known today as the Romantische Straβe, descended into what is now Austria and then entered Italy via the Reschen Pass, because it was the lowest pass in the Alps, being close to Switzerland.
Enego - Rome
The Via del Saliso-Transumanza is an ancient route already traced by the Romans and was used to bring sheep and cattle from the plains to the mountain pastures in the summer to feed the animals.
Bassano del Grappa - Rome
This branch route starts from Bassano del Grappa in the province of Vicenza. The route came from Trento through the Valsugana valley and runs along the river Brenta.
Verona - Rome
The city of Verona has always been a major crossroads in history, given its geopolitical position. Verona was also a city of highly significant religious value, defined in fact already in the Middle Ages as the “Mino Hierusalem”.
The Italian Romea Strata routes
The entire Romea Strata route consists of 11 routes, whose names recall the ancient roads and territories crossed.
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Romea Allemagna
The Via Romea Allemagna begins in Tarvisio, on the Austrian border, and crosses Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto to Concordia Sagittaria, an ancient crossroads of paths and culture.
Romea Annia
The Via Romea Annia connects Concordia Sagittaria to Monselice, passing through the Lagoon of Venice, Altino, Padua and the Euganean Hills. The route follows an ancient Roman road that became a pilgrimage route.
Romea Nonantolana Longobarda
The Via Romea Nonantolana-Longobarda links Nonantola to Fucecchio, crossing the Apennines between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany.
Romea Iulia Augusta
The Via Romea Iulia Augusta begins at the Monte Croce Carnico (Plöckenpass), which separates Italy from Austria, specifically the province of Ost Tirol.
Romea Aquileiense
The Via Romea Aquileiense begins in Slovenia at the sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows in Miren-Kostanjevica on Mount Grado.
Romea Vicetia
The Romea Vicetia begins up there, among the mountains that guard memory. From the Campana dei Caduti di Rovereto, we descend towards the Pian delle Fugazze, at the foot of the Pasubio. Here every step is listening, every bend is an invitation to remember.
Romea Postumia
The Romea Postumia is a short but historically rich route. It starts in Verona, the medieval “Minor Hierusalem”, a city full of memories, and follows the route of the ancient Roman consular road that led from Genoa to Aquileia.
Romea Porciliana
The Romea Porciliana is a short path, but full of meaning. It starts in San Bonifacio, land of vineyards and sanctuaries, and walks along waterways and orderly fields to Arcole, where history has left the echoes of its battles.
Romea del Santo
From the fortress of Bassano del Grappa, a city of bridges and resistance, we descend between river and countryside to Camposampiero, where the presence of Saint Anthony is still alive in the convents and silence.
Romea Transumanza Saliso
From the heart of the plateau, Enego leads the way south. It follows the transhumance route, the same route travelled for centuries by shepherds bringing flocks and stories to the valley.
Romea Claudia Augusta
The Via Claudia Augusta enters Italy at the Reschen Pass, with the submerged bell tower emerging from the waters like a sign between time and legend. From here, one walks along the ancient Roman axis that connected the Germanic world to Rome.
Pilgrim resources
WHERE TO STAY
Every journey needs a stop. Here you can find places to sleep along the Romea Strata, accommodations designed for those who travel slowly and mindfully.
PREPARE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover everything you need to make the most of your journey on the Romea Strata, with practical advice and useful tips.
Equipment
A good pilgrimage starts with a well-prepared backpack: discover how to choose the right gear for comfort, safety, and lightness.
Guides
The official guides accompany you before and during the journey: clear information at your fingertips.
CREDENTIAL
The Pilgrim’s Credential
You’re not just a traveler — with the Credential, you become a pilgrim on the road to Rome.
Collect stamps along the way, discover the Miliarium, and turn your journey into a personal diary.
At the end, you can receive the Testimonium at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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