Isernia loop past Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo
Isernia · Starts in Isernia
The walk
8.0 km loop near Isernia, 320 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo, Provincia di Isernia and Fontana Fraterna. Reachable by train: Isernia station, 15 m from the trail.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
The walk starts in Isernia itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.
By train and bus
Take a train to Isernia, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
41.59531,14.23223
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: Campobasso, about 55 min by car
Along the way
- Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo50 m from the trail
- Provincia di Isernia50 m from the trail
- Fontana Fraterna50 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 Isernia and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at La Grotta da Concetta in Campobasso, 34 km by car.
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