Castello del Matese to Tassitello
Castello del Matese, San Gregorio Matese · about 40 min by car from Campobasso
The walk
8.0 km out-and-back walk between Castello del Matese and San Gregorio Matese, up to Tassitello (per l'Acqua Ricciuta), 473 m of total ascent: about 3 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 732 and 1042 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Terrae Tiferni (9.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Campobasso: about 40 min (27 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 Campobasso, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
41.38546,14.43369
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 40 min by car
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 Castello del Matese and start the walk.
- 13:00Back at the start after about 3 h.
- 13:30Lunch at La Grotta da Concetta in Campobasso, 27 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Terrae Tiferni, 9.5 km from the trail.
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