Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Lago di Campotosto, Abruzzo
Abruzzo
Lago di Campotosto (1,430 m) in the Gran Sasso park is the highest lake in the Apennines — a reservoir with extraordinary wildlife. Osprey fishes regularly. Red kite has bred since 2017 (one of the easternmost breeding pairs in Italy). Golden eagle and peregrine. The Gran Sasso group is reflected in the still morning water. Wolf pack uses the lake shore at night. Dogs welcome on the circuit.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Highest lake in the Apennines — 1,430 m
- Red kite breeding since 2017 — one of easternmost pairs in Italy
- Gran Sasso reflected in still morning water
With your dog
Lake circuit; dogs welcome.
