Belforte all'Isauro: Castle, Hills and Cycling Routes

Belforte all'Isauro lies on the left bank of the Foglia River and is grouped around its medieval manor house. A ring of hills surrounds the town; Belforte all'Isauro is also located near Monte Carpegna. This combination of riverbank, hills and medieval manor house makes the town interesting for travellers who want to combine culture and landscapes on the same trip.

Castle and Sacred Art

The Castello di Belforte all'Isauro dominates the Foglia Valley. It was built in the late Middle Ages on a Lombard settlement dating from the 6th century AD. Francesco di Giorgio Martini rebuilt it on behalf of Duke Federico da Montefeltro.

The town's historical diversity also includes its religious buildings. The restoration of the Chiesa di San Pietro in Località Campo included finishing work on the exposed-brick exterior surfaces, the complete renewal of the roof and the replacement of the wooden roof trusses. The Church of San Lorenzo in Belforte all'Isauro houses paintings from the 17th-century Baroccesque school. This provides culture-interested visitors with several specific highlights: the castle, the Chiesa di San Pietro and the Church of San Lorenzo.

Cycling Routes with Different Distances

Cycling is also associated with various routes. A bicycle is required for the various routes of the Bike Tour Alta Val Metauro e Foglia; the routes can be used free of charge. The Vedute Feltresche circuit can be started in any municipality through which it passes. As a mountain-bike circuit, it is 64.5 kilometres long and reaches Belforte all'Isauro.

The Urbino–Belforte all'Isauro–Urbino cycling circuit is 105 kilometres long and passes through Belforte all'Isauro. The Belforte all’Isauro–Ca’ dell’Aia route starts in the centre of Belforte all'Isauro. This allows you to include the desired distance and the appropriate type of route in your individual planning.

Paths Through the Hilly Landscape

Numerous paths lead from Belforte all'Isauro to Parco del Sasso Simone e Simoncello. Belforte all'Isauro also offers routes for trekking, mountain-bike excursions and horse riding. The combination of riverbank, ring of hills and paths appeals to travellers who want to combine experiences in nature with their own activities.

In Belforte all'Isauro, the event “La festa del miele e dei prodotti autunnali a Belforte all'Isauro” is regarded as a recurring event in October.

Practical Information for Your Stay

When visiting the Castello di Belforte all'Isauro, one specific accessibility aspect should be taken into account: Not all areas are accessible to visitors with mobility impairments, as architectural barriers are present. When choosing a hotel for your trip to Italy, you can base your accommodation decision on the town's different highlights – the castle and churches, the cycling routes or the paths through the hilly landscape.

Further Destinations for Your Trip to Italy

For further travel planning, you can also consider Montefelcino, Tavullia, Apecchio, Sant'Ippolito, Borgo Santa Maria, Fratte Rosa, Calcinelli and Canavaccio.

For the overarching travel overview: Pesaro - Urbino.