Direttissima La Gallinola
An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Molise, Italy.
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,818 ft
- climb
- 6,142 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Direttissima La Gallinola is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Molise, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Matese. It runs between about 3,490 ft and 6,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 80 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Campitello Matese, about 2.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include la Gallinola, Punta Giulia 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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