Monte Civitella da Paterno (AQ)
- 1.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,476 ft
- climb
- 4,841 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Monte Civitella da Paterno (AQ) is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. It runs between about 3,050 ft and 4,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 350 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Capitignano, about 1.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colle di Pago, Monte Civitella and Colle delle Pendenti. For camping, Agricampeggio Cardito is within about 6 miles. 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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