Gratis gids 10 verborgen natuurplekken in Europa
Gratis gids 10 verborgen natuurplekken in Europa. Meld je aan voor onze nieuwsbrief en ontvang inspirerende reistips en routes voor je volgende groene reis.
Lazio
Lazio is Rome. And everything that many people overlook beyond that. Because if you head inland, you’ll discover a region that, geologically speaking, is very different from the rest of Italy: volcanic lakes, medieval rock-hewn towns, and hills that, thanks to centuries of volcanic activity, resemble the Tuscan landscape.
Lake Bolsena in the north is the largest volcanic lake in Europe. The surrounding Tuscia region is a landscape of ravines, untamed nature, and places like Civita di Bagnoregio that are barely on the tourist map. On the border with Tuscany and Umbria, at the exact point where these three regions meet, lies the base that Nature Travel Lab has selected.
Just one accommodation for now, but a region that deserves more.
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Small-scale nature stays Italy
Choose your favorite region and discover our tips for the best small-scale Nature stays with a sustainable focus. You book directly with the owner, so you are guaranteed the lowest price.
Special accommodation in Italian nature
Find unique small-scale Nature stays in Italy. From glamping to luxury boutique hotel and from B&B to vacation home or agriturismo. They are all special and different, but they all have an eye for sustainability.
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Lazio
Nature in Lazio
Lazio is the region where Rome is located. And that is both its greatest strength and its greatest pitfall. If you drive out of the city and head inland, you’ll discover a region that most visitors completely overlook. An hour south of Rome, the landscape changes: it becomes quieter, greener, more geologically diverse, and older than anything the tourist corridor between Rome and Naples has to offer.
Lazio boasts a surprisingly diverse natural landscape. In the north lie volcanic lakes (Bracciano, Bolsena, Vico) surrounded by rolling hills reminiscent of Tuscany, but without the crowds. To the east, the Monti Simbruini rise to over 2,000 meters, featuring vast beech forests, peaks such as Monte Viglio, and the headwaters of the Aniene River—the largest watershed in central Italy. To the south, Lazio borders the Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise National Park, where Marsican brown bears, Apennine wolves, golden eagles, and chamois live in protected freedom.
Spring and fall are the ideal seasons; warm enough for hiking, cool enough to make you forget that Rome is just an hour's drive away.
Hiking in Lazio
Lazio is a surprisingly rich hiking region—if you know where to go. The region combines volcanic lakeshores, forested hills, and the Simbruini Mountains to create a diverse hiking area. It features historic routes like the Via Appia and scenic trails through regional parks such as the Castelli Romani and Veio, all just a short distance from Rome.
If you want to get further away from the city, you’ll find Lazio’s best hiking areas in the Ciociaria and the Monti Simbruini. Around Subiaco and Trevi nel Lazio (surrounded by the Simbruini, Ernici, and Cantari mountains), forest trails lead to mountain villages at elevations of 800 to 900 meters, with few visitors and plenty of peace and quiet. The Monti Sabini, north of Rome, are also known as “the balcony of Lazio”: rugged mountain trails reaching up to 1,200 meters in elevation, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Tiber Valley and the volcanic mountains of Viterbo.
For pilgrims on foot, the Via Francigena runs through Lazio toward Rome: one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic hiking trails, winding through medieval villages and vast valleys.
Where to Stay in Lazio
Lazio has two sides as a travel destination: bustling, expensive Rome and the quiet countryside that most visitors never see. Nature Travel Lab focuses on that area.
Agriturismo Sant'Angelo is located at the intersection of Lazio, Tuscany, and Umbria: strategically situated, yet far from the hustle and bustle. The stone farmhouse complex, surrounded by gardens and a lush pine grove, is a family-run business that produces wine, olive oil, grains, and vegetables. Four spacious apartments offer privacy and comfort, with a large panoramic pool overlooking the hills. From Sant’Angelo, you can reach Lake Bolsena in just a few minutes, as well as the tuff-stone towns of Tuscia, Civita di Bagnoregio, and the Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve—an unspoiled nature reserve featuring the Museo del Fiore and the fairy-tale-like Bosco del Sasseto.
This is a place to stay that brings together three regions without any of their drawbacks: the gentle rolling hills of Tuscany, the tranquility of Umbria, and the untamed character of Lazio—all within easy reach.
Book direct with the owner through NatureTravelLab.com.
“Nature is our greatest ally and inspiration.”
– Sir David Attenborough
Special spots in nature
We select the nicest accommodations with all a focus on sustainability policies. Think luxury Treehouses in the middle of nature or a boutique hotel in the countryside. Sustainability categories range from organic cuisine and mindfull focus to waste separation and zero-waist policy.
Luxury overnight stay in nature
The accommodations all have something unique and of course a location in or near nature. Spending the night in nature does not always mean sleeping in a tent. Find special and luxurious nature stays for your active vacation or just for your slow travel experience.
Comfortable overnight stay in nature
The overnight focus on sustainability policy gives attention to comfort and quality.
They often use their own vegetable garden or local cuisine. Much attention is paid to the quality of the accommodation, the environment and the guest.