St. Peter's Basilica – St. Peter's Square loop from Rome

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Rome

St. Peter's Basilica – St. Peter's Square loop from Rome

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St. Peter's Basilica – St. Peter's Square loop from Rome

01:09

4.24km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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60 m

St. Peter's Basilica

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Beautiful avenue and views of St. Peter's Basilica.

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153 m

View of St. Peter's Basilica from the Via della Conciliazione

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Priceless sight

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460 m

St. Peter's Basilica

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The view of St. Peter's Basilica from here is very sublime.

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585 m

Angels Unawares sculpture, St. Peter's Square

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“That's why it's not just about the migrants' cause, it's not just about them, but about all of us, about the present and the future of the human family. Migrants, …

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2.83 km

Momo Spiral Staircase, Vatican Museums

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The Helical Staircase in the Vatican Museums, located in Vatican City, is an architectural marvel. Although at first glance it looks like a single staircase, it is actually made up …

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3.70 km

Maderno Fountain, St. Peter's Square

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The fountains in St. Peter's Square are two twin fountains located in the square of the same name in Rome, included in the territory of Vatican City. They are placed …

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3.78 km

St. Peter's Square

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St. Peter's Square is among the most famous squares in the world. It is a symbol not only of spirituality but also of culture, being among the greatest architectural works …

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3.91 km

Via della Conciliazione (Road of the Conciliation)

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The Via della Conciliazione is an avenue in the Borgo rione in the city of Rome. It is approximately 500 m long and connects St. Peter's Square with Castel Sant'Angelo on the west bank of the River Tiber.

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4.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

1.02 km

509 m

240 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

305 m

258 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

22°C

15°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 23, 2026,Staatsumrundung Vatikanstadt 😊

This Thursday, a small komoot greeting from the Eternal City. 🙋🏻‍♂️

I am currently in Rome for 8 days, leading a group of young adults through the diverse sights. This results in about 20 km per day, which so far everyone has bravely managed in 🌞 and 35°, and are also very attentive and interested. 👍🤗 Can't complain. 😅
I've …

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