Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Lago Laceno, Bagnoli Irpino
Campania
The Altopiano del Laceno holds a shallow lake that swells with snowmelt and shrinks in summer, surrounded by grazing land, a modest ski station and the beech forests climbing to Monte Cervialto. Flat tracks circle the water, and the Caliendo cave and gorge are a short walk away.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at the Laceno plateau.
Water
Springs on the plateau; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Karst plateau lake in the Picentini
- Grazing pasture and beech forest
- Caliendo cave and gorge nearby
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the plateau meadows away from grazing and the ski area.
