Altopiano di Bojano, Matese
Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Altopiano di Bojano, Matese

Molise

The Altopiano di Bojano (800 m) at the base of the Matese mountains in Molise is a glacial plain surrounded by karst peaks. Apennine chamois from the Matese Regional Park regularly descend to the plateau margins at dawn. Common kestrel hovers over the open ground. The Matese mountains above have limestone peaks to 2,050 m. The plateau has a completely open 360° horizon.

Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • Apennine chamois descending to the plateau margins at dawn
  • 360° open horizon at 800 m
  • Matese peaks reaching 2,050 m above the plain

With your dog

Karst plateau; dogs off-leash.