Calabria · Hiking

Croce dei laghi

A 2.5-mile point-to-point route in Calabria, Italy.

2.5 mi
one way
1,317 ft
climb
5,718 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Croce dei laghi is a 2.5-mile point-to-point route in Calabria, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale della Sila. It runs between about 4,590 ft and 5,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,320 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Lorica, about 3.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colli Perilli, Monte Palombelli and Montenero. For camping, Camping Arvo and Camping Lorica are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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