Musellaro to San Tommaso
Caramanico Terme, Bolognano · about 25 min by car from Sulmona
The walk
5.3 km out-and-back walk between Caramanico Terme and Bolognano, up to San Tommaso, 266 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Musellaro. After the walk: wine tasting at Cingilia (9.8 km) and lunch at Taverna de li Caldora in Pacentro (15.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sulmona: about 25 min (16 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
42.19163,13.95626
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: Pescara, about 55 min by car
Along the way
- Caramanico TermeOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.5 km
- AbbateggioOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.8 km
- Musellaro300 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 Caramanico Terme and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Taverna de li Caldora in Pacentro, 16 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cingilia, 9.8 km from the trail.
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