Places
Hike·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Gole di San Venanzio
Abruzzo
The Gole di San Venanzio near Raiano are where the Aterno river has cut 150 m through solid limestone, leaving sheer walls barely 3 m apart in places. The gorge trail is equipped with iron steps and handrails and takes 1.5 hours to walk through. Above the gorge, the hermitage chapel of San Venanzio (8th century) is carved directly into the rock face. Golden and Bonelli's eagles nest on the upper walls.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
March – November
Highlights
- Gorge walls 3 m apart at the narrowest
- 8th-century hermitage carved into rock face
- Bonelli's eagle nesting on upper cliff
With your dog
Gorge trail; dogs on leash.
