Piano delle Cinque Miglia, L'Aquila
Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Piano delle Cinque Miglia, L'Aquila

Abruzzo

The Piano delle Cinque Miglia (1,000–1,100 m) is a large plateau basin in the central Abruzzo Apennines. The plateau is prime wolf hunting territory — 3 packs use the area. Common kestrel hovers over every section of the plateau. In winter the plateau is snow-covered; in summer it blooms with wildflowers. The plateau has a 360° open horizon — rare in the Apennines.

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

Highlights

  • 3 wolf packs use the plateau for hunting
  • 360° open horizon — rare in the Apennines
  • Common kestrel hovering over every part of the plateau

With your dog

Open plateau; dogs off-leash.