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Abruzzo

L'Aquila

View of Campo Imperatore – Duca degli Abruzzi Hut loop from Fonte Cerreto

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Abruzzo

L'Aquila

View of Campo Imperatore – Duca degli Abruzzi Hut loop from Fonte Cerreto

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4.0

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View of Campo Imperatore – Duca degli Abruzzi Hut loop from Fonte Cerreto

07:31

16.2km

1,280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga

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5.46 km

Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory

Highlight • Monument

The Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory on Campo Imperatore, officially the Stazione Osservativa di Campo Imperatore, is one of Italy's most special observatories, located at an altitude of 2,150 meters. Since its …

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6.29 km

View of Campo Imperatore

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Campo Imperatore is an absolute must-see due to its otherworldly, vast mountain landscape, also known as 'Little Tibet' (Piccolo Tibet). It is one of the largest and highest plateaus in Europe (located at approx. 1,800 to 2,100 meters).

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6.75 km

Duca degli Abruzzi Hut

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This place is very beautiful, with a beautiful view of the valley called 'little Nepal'. You can drink and eat and you can pay by card, not just cash. Easy …

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7.28 km

Panoramic View of Campo Imperatore

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From this point it is possible to have a panoramic view of Campo Imperatore and the road that runs through it, the destination of many motorcyclists

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8.33 km

Corno Grande

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The climb is still long!

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9.41 km

Panoramic view of Campo Imperatore and the Gran Sasso

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Path at high altitude, the view sweeps 360 degrees on the wonder of the Gran Sasso massif

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9.67 km

View of Campo Imperatore

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Wonderful at dawn when the first lights of the day paint the surroundings fiery red. Although it is easy to get there, I recommend clothing and shoes suitable for a …

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10.7 km

Campo Imperatore

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Campo Imperatore is one of Italy's most impressive natural areas. This vast, treeless high plain at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters is not called 'Little Tibet' for nothing. Surrounded …

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

4.63 km

2.15 km

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

3.97 km

225 m

179 m

131 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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View of Campo Imperatore – Duca degli Abruzzi Hut loop from Fonte Cerreto

Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory

View of Campo Imperatore

Duca degli Abruzzi Hut

Panoramic View of Campo Imperatore

Corno Grande

Panoramic view of Campo Imperatore and the Gran Sasso

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