Hike & Fork

Trail 497CValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Grotta di S.Filippa to Colle Tinello

Petrella Salto, Fiamignano · about 35 min by car from Rieti

Distance
4.1 km
Walking time
1 h 30 min
Total ascent
251 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.1 km out-and-back walk between Petrella Salto and Fiamignano, up to Colle Tinello, 251 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1104 and 1293 m above sea level.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Rieti: about 35 min (24 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 Rieti, 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

42.27668,13.09528

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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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.

Also within reach: L'Aquila, about 35 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Bring a picnic.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Petrella Salto and start the walk.
  2. 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
  3. 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.