View of Rocca Calascio – Rocca Calascio loop from Castello di Rocca Calascio

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View of Rocca Calascio – Rocca Calascio loop from Castello di Rocca Calascio

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View of Rocca Calascio – Rocca Calascio loop from Castello di Rocca Calascio

04:05

13.9km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga

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1.88 km

View of Rocca Calascio

Highlight • Viewpoint

sidetrip to stronghold takes maybe 5-10 min one way

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2.42 km

View of Rocca Calascio and Santa Maria della Pietà

Highlight • Viewpoint

National Geographic has included the Rocca di Calascio castle among the 15 most beautiful castles in the world. The Rocca di Calascio Castle is located within the boundaries of the Gran Sasso National Park and over the years, it has also been the set of very important films.

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2.45 km

Rocca Calascio

Highlight • Castle

Magical encounter between Earth and Sky

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2.51 km

Our Lady of Pity

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Wonderful building in impressive landscape.

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2.59 km

Rocca Calascio

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Visiting Rocca Calascio is an immersive experience immersed in wild nature and history, and a picnic lunch is the perfect way to fully enjoy the atmosphere and views. If you prefer not to bring your own lunch or want to enjoy something local before the climb, there are several options right next to the Rocca and in the village below.

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3.02 km

Calascio Fortress

Highlight • Castle

Easy path also for families with children

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4.97 km

Entrance Archway to Calascio

Highlight • Monument

Park in the village of Calascio, then in the center, in the small square buy tickets for the shuttle, for those who don't want to do it on foot... along the well-marked trails you can reach the fortress in about half an hour.

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