Sentiero del Lupo
Longobucco · about 50 min by car from Cosenza
The walk
Almost-loop walk of 6.0 km near Longobucco, 288 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1321 and 1574 m above sea level. Along the way: Riserva naturale Gallopane.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Cosenza: about 50 min (33 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 Cosenza, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
39.41308,16.60189
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.
Along the way
- Riserva naturale Gallopane200 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 Longobucco and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at La Taverna dei Briganti in Cotronei, 31 km by car.
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