Angeli di Rosora: Cycling Routes, History and Landscape

Cycling routes with clear focal points

The Tour dei Castelli di Jesi is an easy 41-kilometre route for mountain bikes and gravel bikes. The distance of 41 kilometres is a fixed factor for planning the day; the easy rating describes the level of difficulty. This route includes a stop at the equipped Il mare di Mergo picnic area. This makes it possible to incorporate the bike type, route length and rest stop together into the day’s planning.

Along the Esino and to Roman finds

La via dei Tesori is a cycle path that follows the Esino River for several kilometres. The course of the Esino River determines the geographical route of this section.

The route from Genga to Falconara also recommends a stop in Angeli di Mergo to see numerous Roman archaeological finds. For those interested in culture, the stop in Angeli di Mergo can be planned as the historical section of the route from Genga to Falconara.

Archaeology and regional festivals

Angeli di Mergo, formerly Castelluccio, is known for its archaeological finds. Since its first edition in 1990, the Festa di San Martì in Mergo has taken place during the week around 11 November, the feast day of Saint Martin. For planning purposes, the week around 11 November is therefore the relevant time frame for this festival. This provides a November window for travel planning, while the Festa di San Martì all’Angeli is limited to four days.

At the four-day Festa di San Martì all’Angeli, tastings of Novello wine and typical dishes from the peasant tradition were offered. At the Festa della Birra, typical and artisanal products were offered at dedicated stalls. The four-day duration applies to the Festa di San Martì all’Angeli; for the Festa di San Martì in Mergo, the relevant time frame is instead the week around 11 November.

Monasteries, mountains and a cave in the surrounding region

The Eremo dei Frati Bianchi monastery is located nearby. The Eremo di Grottafucile monastery is also located in the surrounding area.

The surrounding area includes Monte Murano and Monte Revellone. Also located nearby are Abbazzia San Vittore alle Chiuse, the summit of Monte San Pietro and Frasassi Caves. Further afield in the region is Pianetti Palace.

The Mare di Mergo trail

The Mare di Mergo trail is located in the Angeli di Mergo district. Along this trail, there is an opportunity to cool off by the river. At Mare di Mergo, the specific trail is connected with the river-related aspect of this section. Those who include Mare di Mergo in their day’s plans can take into account not only the trail itself but also this opportunity to cool off by the river.

For your further travel planning in Italy, you can also include Scapezzano, San Sabino, Marina Di Montemarciano, Ancona, Bettolelle, Montemarciano, Arcevia and Cancelli.

Go to the main travel overview: Ancona.