Lago Matese-Esule-M.Crocetta-Arco Naturale
An out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Campania, Italy.
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,996 ft
- climb
- 4,487 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Lago Matese-Esule-M.Crocetta-Arco Naturale is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Campania, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Matese. It runs between about 3,540 ft and 4,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,460 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Campitello Matese, about 2.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Giulia, la Gallinola and Picco Perrone. Cascata del Fosso dell’Esule and Fosso del Cerasiello are within about 3 miles. For camping, Agriturismo Falode is within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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