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Montenero Plateau – Monte La Picciola loop from Oasi naturale Valle della Caccia

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Montenero Plateau – Monte La Picciola loop from Oasi naturale Valle della Caccia

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Montenero Plateau – Monte La Picciola loop from Oasi naturale Valle della Caccia

04:42

13.7km

700m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Parco Regionale dei Monti Picentini

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2.42 km

Montenero Plateau

Highlight • Natural

The Piano di Montenero is a striking plateau located in the Monti Picentini, in the municipality of Oliveto Citra (SA), at about 1,090 meters above sea level. It is a …

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3.34 km

Open gate to the San Michele Hermitage

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To reach the hermitage of San Michele di Montenero, you need to go beyond the gate. In the lower part of the gate, there is a small door, also made of iron, which you have to go through by ducking.

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4.48 km

Hermitage of San Michele di Montenero

Highlight • Religious Site

To reach the Hermitage of San Michele di Montenero starting from the provincial road of Acerno, you must wear sturdy shoes, have some experience and be equipped to free some sections of the path blocked by vegetation.

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4.57 km

Cross of the Hermitage of Saint Michael of Montenero

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To reach this place starting from the provincial road to Acerno you must have sturdy shoes, trekking clothing. Shears to clear the path in some parts of vegetation are recommended.

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8.97 km

Monte La Picciola

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Monte La Picciola (1524 m a.s.l.) is a panoramic peak located in the Monti Picentini, within the Regional Park of the Monti Picentini, which overlooks the Piano di Montenero, the Valle della Caccia di Senerchia, and the majestic Monte Polveracchio.

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13.6 km

Piano Canale Picnic Area

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This picnic area is a crossroads of numerous hiking trails.

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13.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.66 km

6.03 km

Surfaces

13.7 km

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

31°C

17°C

22 %

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Comments

May 31, 2026,Round Trip: Eremo San Michele di Montenero - vetta La Picciola (1524m)

Significant elevation gain, over 17 km covered, almost summer-like heat made this hike challenging. I had planned a loop route of just over 13 km and intended to complete it in 5h30m. Unfortunately, mountain municipal roads are often not well maintained and reaching the trail starting point we had problems with the cars which delayed the start by 45m. For …

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Montenero Plateau – Monte La Picciola loop from Oasi naturale Valle della Caccia

Montenero Plateau

Open gate to the San Michele Hermitage

Hermitage of San Michele di Montenero

Cross of the Hermitage of Saint Michael of Montenero

Monte La Picciola

Piano Canale Picnic Area

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