Sources of the Pescara River – Gorges of San Venanzio loop from Popoli-Vittorito

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Sources of the Pescara River – Gorges of San Venanzio loop from Popoli-Vittorito

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Sources of the Pescara River – Gorges of San Venanzio loop from Popoli-Vittorito

02:53

47.3km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

Sources of the Pescara River

Highlight • River

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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2.23 km

Sorgenti del Fiume Pescara Nature Reserve – South Entrance

Highlight • Natural Monument

South entrance to the car park, the Chalet di Capo Pescara and the information point

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6.87 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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9.93 km

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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11.5 km

Santa Maria Maggiore Church, Raiano

Highlight • Religious Site

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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26.9 km

Piazza Garibaldi and Medieval Aqueduct, Sulmona

Highlight • Historical Site

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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27.2 km

Porta Napoli

Highlight • Historical Site

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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46.6 km

Popoli

Highlight • Settlement

Popoli is one of the most important spa centers in Abruzzo and on the border of the Majella National Park: one could say that it is one of the gateways …

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

6.89 km

6.69 km

6.53 km

150 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

3.86 km

1.73 km

797 m

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

7°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

January 16, 2024,41. Valle Peligna e Monte Genzana

For further information, you can consult the project website managed by the municipality of Sulmona Cuore d'Abruzzo by bike at comune.sulmona.aq.it/index.php?id=68

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