Hike & Fork

Trail 721AValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Casermetta to Intersezione con Strada provinciale

San Sostene · about 55 min by car from Lamezia Terme

Distance
5.6 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
319 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

5.6 km out-and-back walk near San Sostene, up to Intersezione con Strada provinciale, 319 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 956 and 1212 m above sea level.

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Lamezia Terme: about 55 min (38 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Lamezia Terme, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

38.60008,16.43806

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Costantino

Maida · 28 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Il Ritrovo dei Picari

Grotteria · 30 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near San Sostene and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Costantino in Maida, 28 km by car.