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Penne Lake – Lago di Penne loop from Montebello di Bertona

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Italy

Abruzzo

Pescara

Montebello Di Bertona

Penne Lake – Lago di Penne loop from Montebello di Bertona

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Penne Lake – Lago di Penne loop from Montebello di Bertona

01:37

20.7km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Riserva Naturale Regionale Lago di Penne

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9.30 km

Lago di Penne Visitor Center Parking

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Ideal starting point to discover the nature reserve around Lago di Penne.
Parking is located a stone's throw from the visitor center.
There are also large bins at this location.

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9.82 km

Penne Lake

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What began in the second half of the sixties as an artificial reservoir through the construction of a dam on the Tavo river has today become a true natural paradise. The lake forms the heart of the region's first WWF oasis and offers a varied landscape of water, deciduous forests, and wetlands.

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10.5 km

Tibetan Bridge Over the Tavo Stream

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Beautiful wooden Tibetan bridge on the seraph and rocket trail in the lake of Penne reserve. 🥰

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13.9 km

Lago di Penne

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Lake Penne is an enchanting body of water located in the enchanting region of Abruzzo. With its serene waters and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Lake Penne offers a perfect oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. A ring tour around the lake allows you to admire its different facets and immerse yourself completely in the magical atmosphere of Abruzzo.

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13.9 km

Penne Dam

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The dam of Lago di Penne (diga di Penne) is an important infrastructural work that formed the basis for the current nature reserve.

Some technical data and brief history:
The construction of the dam began in 1965 and was completed in the second half of the 1960s.
The dam wall has a height of 30 meters.
The dam blocks the Tavo river, which originates in the Gran Sasso massif. In addition, the basin collects water from the Gallero stream.
The dam is owned and technically maintained by the Consorzio di Bonifica Centro

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14.2 km