Passo delle Streghe (Witches' Pass) and the Titano Trails
Passo delle Streghe (Witches' Pass) and the Titano Trails is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided San Marino audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~120 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type nature
- Suggested visit ~120 min
- San Marino San Marino guide
About Passo delle Streghe (Witches' Pass) and the Titano Trails
The Passo delle Streghe, a walled path of about 200 m along the ridge of Mount Titano between the First and Second Towers, and the trails that lead around the mountain.
The Passo delle Streghe, the Witches' Pass, is a walled and crenellated path about 200 m long along the ridge between the Guaita and the Cesta. Its name comes from a local legend of witches meeting on the ridge on full-moon nights. With parapets along it, the walk takes about a quarter of an hour.
Beyond it, trails such as the Sentiero della Rupe lead around the rock of Mount Titano, a limestone ridge that was once sea floor: fossil shells and shark teeth have been found in it. Paths are paved but steep and can be slippery in the rain.
Did you know? The Witches' Pass takes its name from a local legend that witches met on the ridge of Mount Titano on nights of the full moon.
How long should you spend at Passo delle Streghe (Witches' Pass) and the Titano Trails?
Plan about ~120 min at Passo delle Streghe (Witches' Pass) and the Titano Trails. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Passo delle Streghe (Witches' Pass) and the Titano Trails worth visiting?
Passo delle Streghe (Witches' Pass) and the Titano Trails is one of the 13 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in San Marino, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
Nearby stops in San Marino
Day 2 of the San Marino in 2 days itinerary →
Updated:
Hear the story of Passo delle Streghe (Witches' Pass) and the Titano Trails
Preview the San Marino tour free in the Gingerguide app.