Places
Park·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Piana delle Cinquemiglia, L'Aquila
Abruzzo
The Piana delle Cinquemiglia (Five-Miles Plain) at 1,000–1,200 m between Castel di Sangro and Roccaraso is the highest and widest karst plateau in the Apennines — Montagu's harrier nesting (Italy's stronghold). Short-eared owl hunting in winter. Italian wolf pack regularly crosses. Marsh gentian in the wet depressions. The plateau was the route of the medieval transhumance drover road (trattura). Dogs off-leash.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Italy's stronghold for nesting Montagu's harrier
- Medieval transhumance drover road (trattura) crossing the plateau
- Short-eared owl hunting in winter, wolf pack crossing regularly
With your dog
Open plateau; dogs off-leash.
