Sources of the Pescara River – Gorges of San Venanzio loop from Sulmona Introdacqua

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Sources of the Pescara River – Gorges of San Venanzio loop from Sulmona Introdacqua

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Sources of the Pescara River – Gorges of San Venanzio loop from Sulmona Introdacqua

03:00

49.2km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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377 m

Mario Pelino Confectionery Factory

Highlight • Structure

This is where the iconic Pelino sugared almonds are produced. The structure is not only a factory, but also a museum where it is possible to admire the ancient machines and other objects used to produce sugared almonds.

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1.56 km

Porta Napoli

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Porta Napoli, or Porta Nuova, is the most famous gate of Sulmona, located at the entrance to Corso Ovidio on the side of Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

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2.12 km

Piazza Garibaldi and Medieval Aqueduct, Sulmona

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The construction of the Sulmona aqueduct dates back to 1256 during the reign of Manfredi of Swabia (son of Frederick II of Swabia). The purpose of its construction was twofold: …

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21.5 km

Sources of the Pescara River

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The “Sorgenti del Pescara” guided regional nature reserve, established with Regional Law no. 57 of 31 October 1986, is one of the oldest protected areas in Abruzzo.

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26.6 km

Medieval Castle and Stone Wall Houses

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The highest part of the town preserves the original fortified structure: the remains of the medieval castle and the characteristic stone houses. In fact, in the Middle Ages, due to …

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29.7 km

Gorges of San Venanzio

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Established with regional law of 1998, the reserve embraces a territory rich in naturalistic emergencies. Morphologically it is divided into two completely different environments: the narrow limestone gorges upstream and …

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31.3 km

Santa Maria Maggiore Church, Raiano

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Raiano is a charming village famous for the production of cherries. The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is a mandatory stop for those who are in the municipality.

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