Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro
Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro
Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro is a nature reserve spanning 3,135 hectares in the Molise region of Italy. This area is characterized by a mountainous and forested environment, featuring significant karst phenomena, including the Quirino Torrent Canyon and Monte Mutria, which reaches 1,823 meters above sea level. The reserve's diverse terrain, from deep gorges to dense beech forests and the seasonal San Nicola Waterfall, makes it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain…
99
Routes
4.2
(153)
Average rating
1087
People visited

4.1
(7)
45
hikers
4.80km
01:41
260m
260m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
37
hikers
6.88km
01:56
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(6)
19
hikers
14.1km
05:38
670m
670m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(1)
3
hikers
12.4km
04:02
550m
550m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
30
riders
58.6km
03:24
1,370m
1,370m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

1.0
(1)
21
riders
60.4km
02:52
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
riders
41.7km
02:25
980m
980m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(24)
36
riders
67.9km
03:07
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
(2)
29
riders
59.0km
04:23
1,370m
1,370m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
39
riders
36.6km
02:55
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
20
riders
17.2km
01:09
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
17
riders
16.8km
01:10
110m
110m
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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1
riders
40.6km
04:01
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(1)
2
riders
38.4km
04:13
1,320m
1,310m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

1
riders
51.0km
04:27
1,200m
1,200m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.0
(1)
2
riders
41km
03:42
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

1
runners
8.57km
01:27
90m
90m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.16km
00:31
100m
100m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14.6km
02:03
650m
650m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The reserve features 96 routes, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 1000 visitors.
Popular hiking trails include the Monte Mutria Summit Loop, an easy 3-mile (4.8 km) route, and the Pianellone and Belvedere Loop Trail, an easy 4.3-mile (6.9 km) option. For more challenging hikes, the Il Pianellone, la Gallinola e Punta Giulia trail covers 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
Yes, the reserve offers several easy hiking routes suitable for families. Examples include the Monte Mutria Summit Loop and the Pianellone and Belvedere Loop Trail. More options can be found in the Easy hikes around Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro guide.
Key natural features include the Quirino Torrent Canyon, a deep 2.5-mile (4 km) incision, and the San Nicola Waterfall, which can reach 330 feet (100 meters) in height. Monte Mutria is the highest peak at 5,981 feet (1,823 meters). The reserve also contains karst caves like Pozzo della Neve and Cul di Bove, among Europe's deepest abysses.
The reserve features routes for road, touring, and mountain biking. A popular road cycling route is La Riserva Regionale Guardiaregia-Campochiaro – loop from Bojano, spanning 36.4 miles (58.6 km). For touring cyclists, the same loop is available, and mountain bikers can explore routes like Giro ad anello nell'Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro.
The reserve is generally accessible throughout the year. For viewing the San Nicola Waterfall at its fullest, it is best to visit outside of the dry summer months, typically July and August. The diverse terrain offers different experiences across seasons.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the reserve. These include Hiking around Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro, MTB Trails, and Road Cycling Routes. There are also guides for Waterfall hikes and Attractions.
The reserve is home to typical Apennine fauna, including wolves, wildcats, badgers, and wild boars. A notable resident is the Spectacled Salamander, an Italian endemic amphibian. Birdwatchers may spot various raptors, such as the golden eagle and lanner falcon.
The official website for the reserve is oasiguardiaregiacampochiaro.it. For direct inquiries, the Oasis guard can be reached at +39 338/3673035.
Yes, the reserve offers challenging routes for both hiking and cycling. For hikers, the Il Pianellone, la Gallinola e Punta Giulia trail is rated difficult. Cyclists can find difficult routes such as La Riserva Regionale Guardiaregia-Campochiaro – loop from Bojano for road cycling and Giro ad anello nell'Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro for mountain biking.
There are 96 routes available across various sports in Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF Guardiaregia - Campochiaro. These routes have received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 1000 visitors.

