Stab.to S.P.I.C.A. loop
Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia, Castelli · about 45 min by car from L'Aquila
The walk
4.2 km loop between Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia and Castelli: about 1 h 15 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From L'Aquila: about 45 min (31 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 L'Aquila, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
42.49582,13.70894
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
- CastelliOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italy600 m from the trail
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 Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia and start the walk.
- 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at PerVoglia in Castellalto, 22 km by car.
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