Forchetta Pass – Majella National Park loop from Scafa-San Valentino-Caramanico Terme

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Forchetta Pass – Majella National Park loop from Scafa-San Valentino-Caramanico Terme

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Forchetta Pass – Majella National Park loop from Scafa-San Valentino-Caramanico Terme

10:14

143km

2,990m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.7 km

Cave Entrance

25.3 km

Wolf Sculpture Roundabout, Pretoro

Highlight • Monument

Pretoro is located in the Chieti Province of Abruzzo. It is part of the Maielletta mountain community and is one of the most beautiful Borghas in Italy. Has 859 inhabitants.

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34.3 km

Bocca di Valle Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Cave-shrine of Bocca di Valle is located in the eastern Maiella and is a military shrine in memory of the soldiers who died during the Great War. It is …

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64.4 km

Scenic road with a view of the upper Aventino Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very promising road section between Palena and Lama dei Peligni. Along the eastern slope of the Majella, slightly uphill (slightly downhill from Palena) with a view of the upper Aventine …

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83.2 km

Forchetta Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

it's nothing special, but I love the name :)

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86.7 km

Passo Forchetta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

It connects Roccaraso to Campo di Giove.
The road is fresh and wooded. The asphalt is not the best and the road could be affected by small landslides.

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87.4 km

Drinking Water Fountain Near Passo della Forchetta

Highlight • Rest Area

A short distance from Passo della Forchetta there is this source of fresh and delicious water, excellent for cooling off and for filling up water bottles.
Good to know as other water sources are miles away ...

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95.2 km

Majella National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Majella preserves nature and history. Waterfalls, hermitages, paths and roads. A lifetime would not be enough to explore every corner, let alone one day!

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107 km

Passo San Leonardo

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The San Leonardo pass, at an altitude of 1,282 metres, connects Pacentro to Sant'Eufemia a Majella. The pass offers wonderful views of the Majella and Mount Morrone. The San Leonardo …

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