Abruzzo · Hiking

Fonte Fredda-Cresta

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy.

0.3 mi
round trip
617 ft
climb
5,339 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Fonte Fredda-Cresta is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale della Majella. It runs between about 4,720 ft and 5,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 620 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Roccacasale, about 2.2 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colle dei Sambuchi, Montagnola and Pietrenza. There are 6 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

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