Monti Simbruini


The Monti Simbruini are a mountain range in central Italy, a part of Apennines mountain system.
The 'Simbruini' name derives from the Latin sub imbribus. They are also popularly known as "Rome's Alps".

Geography

The range runs along the border of the Lazio and Abruzzo regions. The range's highest peak is Monte Cotento, at in elevation. The Monti Simbruini border with the Monti Cantari and the Ciociaria ranges.
The headwaters of the River Aniene are in the range.

Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini

The Regional Park of the Monti Simbruini, which also includes the Monti Cantari range, was established in 1983. It has an area of.
The regional park and mountains include the comuni of: Camerata Nuova, Cervara di Roma, Filettino, Jenne, Subiaco, Trevi nel Lazio, and Vallepietra.

Natural history

Habitats

s in the Monti Simbruini include: the Apennine deciduous montane forests ecoregion, in the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome;
and the Italian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests ecoregion, in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome.

Flora