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Italy
Abruzzo
L'Aquila
Aielli

Start of the Real Gorges – Monte Etra Summit Cross loop from Celano

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Hiking trails & Routes
Italy
Abruzzo
L'Aquila
Aielli

Start of the Real Gorges – Monte Etra Summit Cross loop from Celano

Hard

4.1

(9)

36

hikers

Start of the Real Gorges – Monte Etra Summit Cross loop from Celano

07:30

19.2km

1,180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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352 m

Le Gole di Celano (Celano Gorge) trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Quite big parking lot after a narrow road of a few kilometers. Panels with information & safety requirements. Avoid this trail in case of rain. It seems to be forbidden for children below 8.

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671 m

Entrance to the Gorges

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The real Gorges are far ahead, but that's already a lot of stuff!

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2.18 km

Start of the Real Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

The hike through the gorge isn't entirely easy. There are shoulder-high, polished rocks to overcome. Combined with water, it's a challenging undertaking.

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4.08 km

Fonte degli Innamorati Waterfall

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The "Fonte degli Innamorati", where the water flows down following the profile of the rock and the grass. Here you can stop for a break before continuing.

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4.75 km

Monastery of San Marco Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Remains of the Monastery of San Marco alla Foci, a splendid Celestinian complex among the oldest in Abruzzo.

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6

6.64 km

Pasture With Cows

Highlight • Natural

7

6.93 km

Fountain with picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

8

12.1 km

Monte Etra Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

Monte Etra is a mountain in the Sirente-Velino group, inside the Regional Park. It is located between the Gole di Aielli-Celano and the Piani di Pezza, and is a rocky …

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

5.48 km

4.07 km

Surfaces

15.0 km

3.98 km

280 m

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

3°C

56 %

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