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Rosello loop

Rosello · about 50 min by car from Isernia

Distance
7.8 km
Walking time
2 h 45 min
Total ascent
334 m
Shape
Almost a loop
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

Almost-loop walk of 7.8 km near Rosello, 334 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 864 and 1112 m above sea level. Along the way: Riserva regionale Abetina di Rosello.

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

How to get there

By car

From Isernia: about 50 min (36 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 Isernia, 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

41.89802,14.34643

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: Sulmona, about 1 h by car

Along the way

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Taverna de li Caldora

Pacentro · 34 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

La Grotta dei Raselli

Guardiagrele · 35 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 Rosello and start the walk.
  2. 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
  3. 13:15Lunch at Taverna de li Caldora in Pacentro, 34 km by car.