The Via Romea Germanica preserves the footsteps of those who, for centuries, descended from Northern Europe towards Rome. In the Valdichiana the route meets rural roads, parish churches and villages that turn the journey into a continuous dialogue between European history and the most concrete identity of Tuscany.
In the footsteps of Alberto di Stade
The itinerary follows the journey described in 1236 by the monk Alberto di Stade. Crossing the area of Castiglion Fiorentino, the path follows ancient routes and landscapes that still convey a sense of distance. It is not necessary to walk it entirely to appreciate its charm: even a single stage allows you to enter the rhythm of the pilgrims.
A journey made of encounters
The most vibrant part of the Via Romea lies not only in its monuments, but in the stops: a fountain, a shop, an open church, a few words exchanged along the way. The territory thus becomes a place to cross with attention, letting slowness bring to the fore what would remain on the margins when travelling by car.