Ateleta loop past Castello di Gamberale
Ateleta, Gamberale · about 40 min by car from Sulmona
The walk
Almost-loop walk of 6.2 km between Ateleta and Gamberale, 308 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1179 and 1394 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di San Lorenzo Martire and Castello di Gamberale.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sulmona: about 40 min (29 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Sulmona, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
41.90333,14.19959
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Isernia, about 50 min by car
Along the way
- Chiesa di San Lorenzo Martire300 m from the trail
- Castello di Gamberale350 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Ateleta and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Taverna de li Caldora in Pacentro, 24 km by car.
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