Padula – Ceppo
A 7.4-mile point-to-point route in Abruzzo, Italy.
- 7.4 mi
- one way
- 3,299 ft
- climb
- 5,960 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Padula – Ceppo is a 7.4-mile point-to-point route in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. It runs between about 3,150 ft and 5,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,300 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Rocca Santa Maria, about 3.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colle Colletto, Colle Castello and Colle Appennino. Cascata Cavata Bassa and Cascata delle Crepacce are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Il Ceppo 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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