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Turk's Cave – Montagna Spaccata of Gaeta loop from Gaeta

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Turk's Cave – Montagna Spaccata of Gaeta loop from Gaeta

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Turk's Cave – Montagna Spaccata of Gaeta loop from Gaeta

03:25

12.0km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.92 km for 146 m

Permit required

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3.09 km

Turk's Cave

Highlight • Cave

In the mountain there are three crevices in the rock, with a long staircase leading into the deepest central crevice and to the so-called 'Grotta del Turco'. This gash in …

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3.26 km

Montagna Spaccata of Gaeta

Highlight • Canyon

The split mountain is a place where nature has created a geological phenomenon of rare beauty.
The 92-meter natural canyon of Teutonic origin was carved into the rock by erosive action.

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3.73 km

Polveriera Carolina

Highlight • Historical Site

The powder magazines are an important historical testament to human presence and activity on Monte Orlando in past eras, and they are part of the complex of fortifications and military …

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4.45 km

Statue of Mary, Help of Christians (Santa Maria Ausiliatrice)

Highlight • Monument

In this statue of the Blessed Mother, which was erected in the Parco Urbano Monte Orlando, she is invoked under the title "Mary, the help of Christians" (Latin: "Sancta Maria, …

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4.64 km

Mausoleum of Lucius Munatius Plancus

Highlight • Monument

When I was there the mausoleum was closed. The views along the route certainly make the climb worth it

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4.79 km

Mount Orlando

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rounded promontory of Monte Orlando juts out into the blue Gulf of Gaeta and ends with a spectacular cliff overlooking the sea. It represents the extreme offshoot of the …

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