Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Sila Piccola — Lago Ampollino
Calabria
Lago Ampollino (1,278 m) in the Sila Piccola is a reservoir surrounded by old Calabrian black pine (Pinus nigra var. calabrica) — the same subspecies used in reforestation across Europe. The lake and forest have an Alpine feeling completely unexpected in Calabria. Otter is confirmed on the Ampollino stream. Wolf packs use the surrounding forest. The air is cool even in August.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
June – October
Highlights
- 1,278 m elevation — most alpine-feeling lake in southern Italy
- Calabrian black pine subspecies used in European reforestation
- Otter confirmed on the Ampollino inlet stream
With your dog
Lake circuit; dogs welcome.
