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Family-Friendly Hikes in Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga

There are 9 hikes in Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga in our database that fit. They average 2.9 km and 118 m (387 ft) of ascent.

That is 18 percent of the 49 routes we map in Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. They are shorter than the local average, 2.9 km against 9.0 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 118 m (387 ft) against 526 m (1,726 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Cima La Rocchetta-Cima Lepri

Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga · Abruzzo

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
35 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Cascata di Ortanza

Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga · Lazio

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Waterfall
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Il Cammino del Gran Sasso - Tappa 3

Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga · Abruzzo

Distance
5.1 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
195 m
Typical duration
1 hr 21 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Cascello - Francucciano

Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga · Lazio

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
189 m
Typical duration
54 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

La Forchetta - Colle Pelato

Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga · Abruzzo

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
220 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Cima La Rocchetta-Cima LepriParco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga1.6 km35 m23 minEasyOctober to May
Cascata di OrtanzaParco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga4.0 km87 m57 minEasyOctober to May
Colle del Vento - Cascata delle Barche - Treccino BassaParco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga1.2 km145 m28 minEasyOctober to May
Il Cammino del Gran Sasso - Tappa 3Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga5.1 km195 m1 hr 21 minEasyOctober to May
Cascello - FrancuccianoParco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga3.0 km189 m54 minEasyOctober to May
Fontusci - casa Cantoniera Cardito (rif.)Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga0.8 km15 m11 minEasyOctober to May
La Forchetta - Colle PelatoParco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga2.6 km220 m53 minEasyOctober to May
Grande Anello di Arquata (GADA): Tappa 2Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga2.2 km48 m31 minEasyOctober to May
Grande Anello di Arquata (GADA): Tappa 4Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga5.8 km127 m1 hr 24 minEasyOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Cima La Rocchetta-Cima Lepri, Cascata di Ortanza, Colle del Vento - Cascata delle Barche - Treccino Bassa. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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