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Cannon in Rignano Flaminio – Lago della Regina loop from Morlupo - Capena
01:50
24.3km
400m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 30, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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8.11 km
Torre Busson (Morolo Castle)
Highlight • Castle
The tower likely dates back to the 10th century, first mentioned in a diploma of Emperor Otto III in 996, where a place called "Mauroro" is mentioned. Over the centuries, the castle passed under the control of various noble families: from the Savellis in the Middle Ages, to the Tascas (1449), Mutis (1573), Scapuccis (1591), until Marcantonio Borghese, who purchased it in 1611, along with the territory of Rignano. Reduced to a farmhouse over time, it was the subject of archaeological investigations in the 1960s, which revealed layers of medieval and Renaissance collapse, an underground cistern, brick floors with gutters (perhaps part of a residential building), and a necropolis with east-west oriented burials, dating between the late Roman period and the 5th century AD. Near the tombs, a small structure emerged, interpreted as a funerary chapel, perhaps connected to the "cella S. Stefani" mentioned in monastic documents from 996.
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12.8 km
Cannon in Rignano Flaminio
Highlight • Monument
It is a large bombard made of iron rods held together by iron rings, typical of 16th-century Spanish artillery. Today, it stands outdoors as a visitor attraction, positioned behind the Rocca dei Savelli (or Rocca del Valentino), and adds to the historic atmosphere of the village.
Although commonly attributed to Cesare Borgia (called Valentino), who renovated the fortress after the Borgias arrived in Rignano in the 15th century, historians believe it was abandoned by the Landsknechts (German mercenaries in the service of Charles V) in 1527, upon their return from the Sack of Rome. There is no direct evidence of Borgia's ownership, but legend has enhanced its local appeal.
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18.6 km
Lago della Regina
Highlight • Lake
24.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.52 km
7.22 km
7.18 km
2.34 km
Surfaces
8.50 km
8.03 km
7.22 km
505 m
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Elevation
Highest point (290 m)
Lowest point (150 m)
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Monday 24 August
34°C
23°C
71 %
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