DESCRIPTION
The walk takes you through peaceful woodlands. The terrain undulates but there are no major inclines. The plains area was once a popular picnic spot for the locals. There are lovely views of the Majella mountain range. In spring there are a variety of wildflowers. It’s not great to do in summer in the midday sun as there are some areas that are not sheltered by trees.
STARTNG POINT: Via Neviera, Bolognano you can leave your car here
END POINT: Small Chapel with the sign ‘Strada del parco’, Musellaro
TRAVEL TIME: 40 minutes one way
LENGTH: 2.6km
DIFFICULTY Italian Alpine Club rating: E – Escursionistico (Hiker – Intermediate)
POINTS OF INTEREST: About half way you will see a clearing on the left that opens to lovely views of the Majella Mountain range and the township of Tocco da Casauria to your right with a view of the Marrone mountains. You can continue on to explore Musellaro or Bolognano historic centres.
WATER FOUNTAIN: In Bolgnano or Musellaro
RECOMMENDED TIME OF YEAR: All year round. Not recommended after heavy rains or in the hot midday summer sun
MORE INFO: A3 – da Bolognano a Musellaro (parcomajella.it)
