Via dei Laghetti
A 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Abruzzo, Italy.
- 0.8 mi
- one way
- 2,051 ft
- climb
- 7,816 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via dei Laghetti is a 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Abruzzo, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. It runs between about 6,030 ft and 7,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,050 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Castelli, about 4.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima delle Veticole, Monte Infornace and Monte Veticoso. Cascate del Ruzzo is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivacco piane del fiume and Camping Fonte Vetica are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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