Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Riserva di Guardiaregia, Campobasso
Molise
Guardiaregia Vecchia above Campobasso was a medieval village evacuated in 1959 due to landslide risk. The canyon below — Gole del Quirino — has 200 m limestone walls with golden eagle and peregrine nesting. Wolf has been resident since the 1990s. The abandoned village ruins inside the canyon are extraordinary. The reserve protects 2,400 ha of old oak and beech forest.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Medieval village abandoned 1959 — ruins inside the canyon
- Golden eagle and peregrine nesting on 200 m limestone walls
- Wolf resident since 1990s in 2,400 ha forest reserve
With your dog
Canyon trail; dogs off-leash.
