Rifugio Lauro-Piazza Castello
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 443 ft
- climb
- 4,150 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Rifugio Lauro-Piazza Castello is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Campania, Italy, inside Parco Regionale del Partenio. It runs between about 3,820 ft and 4,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 80 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is San Martino Valle Caudina, about 2.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Ciesco Alto, Monte Trave del Fuoco and Croce di Puntone. Cascata di Acquapendente and Cascate Acquaserta are within about 3 miles. For camping, Casa Vacanze is within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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