Abruzzo · Hiking

Cima delle Mandrelle

An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy.

0.9 mi
round trip
1,290 ft
climb
7,257 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Cima delle Mandrelle is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale della Majella. It runs between about 5,970 ft and 7,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Fara San Martino, about 3.2 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima di Piano della Casa, M. Pizzone and Cima dell'Altare. Cascata del Macellaro is within about 3 miles. For camping, Maia Camping is within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Cima delle Mandrelle for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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