Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro is a protected natural area established in 1993, encompassing over 10,000 hectares across the provinces of Salerno and Avellino. This diverse landscape features riverine ecosystems along the Sele and Tanagro rivers, coastal pine forests, and extends into mountainous terrain, including Monte Polveracchio. The varied geography, from sandy beaches to higher elevations, provides a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
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4.3
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Average rating
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4.4
(10)
15
hikers
9.48km
03:37
640m
650m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
hikers
7.16km
02:10
240m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
4.51km
01:21
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50
hikers
3.38km
01:05
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32.1km
01:32
240m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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80
riders
98.2km
05:01
1,530m
1,530m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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66
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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67
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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13.5km
01:06
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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65
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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67
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
riders
32.5km
03:07
930m
930m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(5)
49
riders
55.5km
04:18
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
33
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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23
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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12
riders
34.7km
03:20
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
runners
9.20km
00:57
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
runners
8.33km
00:51
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
31.0km
04:53
1,810m
1,810m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
23
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
14.7km
01:15
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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19.4km
01:21
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
30.9km
02:08
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The reserve encompasses 10,680 hectares with diverse landscapes from riverine ecosystems to coastal pine forests and mountainous terrain. It features more than 100 routes for various skill levels.
Popular hiking trails include the Valle della Caccia and Grotta Profunnata Loop, a moderate 5.9 mile [9.5 km] route. The Tuorno Waterfall Trail is an easy 2.8 mile [4.5 km] option. For more options, consult the Hiking in Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro guide.
Yes, touring cyclists can find routes such as the Mouth of the Sele River – The Terrace of Cilento loop, a difficult 37.6 mile [60.5 km] ride. Another option is the easy Torre Greca – Paestum Amphitheatre loop, which covers 15.9 miles [25.6 km]. More routes are available in the Cycling in Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro guide.
Mountain biking trails include the difficult Palazzo Rosapepe XVII sec. loop from Contursi Terme, spanning 28.5 miles [45.8 km]. An easy option is the Agropoli Castle – Temple of Athena, Paestum loop, which is 15.8 miles [25.4 km]. Further details can be found in the MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro guide.
Yes, the reserve offers easy trails suitable for various fitness levels. For hiking, the Tuorno Waterfall Trail is an easy 2.8 mile [4.5 km] route. The Easy hikes in Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro guide provides additional options. Coastal areas and riverbanks also offer accessible paths for regenerating walks.
The reserve features diverse natural landscapes including riverine ecosystems along the Sele and Tanagro rivers, coastal pine forests, and mountainous terrain up to Monte Polveracchio. Notable geological formations include the "Pietra Spaccata" naturalistic area in Contursi Terme. The area is also known for its waterfalls, such as those found on the Tuorno Waterfall Trail.
Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro is rich in wildlife, particularly bird species associated with humid environments. Grey herons, moorhens, mallards, great crested grebes, and little bitterns are commonly observed. During migration, black storks, spoonbills, flamingos, and ospreys can be seen. The presence of otters indicates the high environmental quality of the reserve.
Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,800 visitors. The routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on over 200 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users who have explored the area.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking in Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro, Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro, and MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro. There are also guides for Waterfall hikes and Easy hikes, among others.
The official website for the Ente Riserve Foce Sele - Tanagro - Monti Eremiti - Marzano is www.riservasele.it. The main contact number provided is +39 08281893519. The legal and operational offices are located in Contursi Terme (SA).
Yes, road cyclists can explore routes such as the difficult Bridge Over the Tanagro River – Certosa di Padula loop, covering 59.9 miles [96.3 km]. A moderate option is the Baptistery of St John – Bridge Over the Tanagro River loop, which is 50.6 miles [81.5 km]. The Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Foce Sele Tanagro guide offers more choices.

