Marche · Hiking

Sentiero della Grotta Nera

An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Marche, Italy.

0.4 mi
round trip
509 ft
climb
2,417 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero della Grotta Nera is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Marche, Italy. It runs between about 2,220 ft and 2,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 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. The nearest town is Mercato Vecchio, about 1.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pietrarubbia, Pietrafagnana and Monte Santa Maria. Cascatelle del Conca and Cascata del Conca are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Cippo and Camping Paradiso are 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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