Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Lago Piccolo di Monticchio
Basilicata
Along with its larger twin, this basin fills a volcanic crater on the flanks of Monte Vulture, surrounded by dense beech and chestnut forest. The Benedictine Abbazia di San Michele overlooks the water from a cliffside perch nearby. Otters have been recorded in the lake system, alongside a healthy population of dragonflies in summer.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Volcanic crater setting
- Nearby cliffside abbey view
- Dense forest shoreline
With your dog
Flat lakeside path shaded by forest; dogs welcome on leash.
