Places
Park·Moderate·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Bosco Quarto, Gargano
Puglia
On the high plateau east of Monte Sant'Angelo, Bosco Quarto is a state forest of tall beech, maple and oak with grazing clearings, sinkholes and cool air even in August. Forest roads and the "Sentiero del Cervo" cross it, with roe and (reintroduced) red deer and a rich raptor population.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking on the forest road off the SP52 east of Monte Sant'Angelo.
Water
Springs at the forest houses; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Quiet interior Gargano beech forest
- Grazing clearings and karst sinkholes
- Roe and red deer
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the forest roads away from grazing.
