San Benedetto in Perillis to Forcella di Acciano (trail 576)
San Benedetto in Perillis, Acciano · about 30 min by car from Sulmona
The walk
4.9 km out-and-back walk between San Benedetto in Perillis and Acciano, up to Forcella di Acciano, 236 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 868 and 1064 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Clemente in Sulmona (20.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sulmona: about 30 min (20 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
42.18965,13.76654
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: L'Aquila, about 50 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 San Benedetto in Perillis and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Clemente in Sulmona, 20 km by car.
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