Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Parco Regionale dell'Olivo & Monte Santa Croce, Venafro
Molise
Venafro's olive oil was praised by Horace and Cato; the regional park protects a "living museum" of monumental olive trees on stone terraces below Monte Santa Croce. Paths climb through them to the summit's medieval chapel and a WWF aviary reserve for birds of prey, with a view over the Volturno plain.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
March – November
Parking · Free
Free parking in Venafro near the castle.
Water
Fountains in Venafro.
Highlights
- Monumental Roman-era olive terraces
- Pandone castle and Roman amphitheatre in town
- Birds-of-prey reserve on the summit
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the olive-grove and hillside paths; leash near the aviary reserve.
