Hikes and Cycling Routes
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Monte Camicia
At 2,564 metres there are several suggested hiking routes:
Salita Monte Camicia dal rifugio Fonte Vetica - giro ad anello - Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Vista di Monte Camicia - Monte Camicia loop from Castel del Monte
Monte Tremoggia - Monte Camicia loop from Castel del Monte
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Monte Tremoggia
At 2,331 metres one suggested hiking route:
Monte Camicia loop from Castel del Monte
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Monte Siella
At 2,027 metres this is a smaller peak in the eastern group of the Gran Sasso. Chamois (a goat-antelope) can be found in this area.
Suggested hikes as follows:
Dal Rifugio Fonte Vetica a Monte Siella - Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
Monte Siella loop from Castel del Monte
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Bisenti
The best mountain bike routes are as follows:
Bisenti - Cascignoli - Saputelli - Collemarmo
Bisenti - Colle Castello - Colle Paradiso - Castiglione Messer Raimondo
Bisenti - Baita
Bisenti - Roccafinadamo
Bisenti - San Nicola - Saputelli - Collemarmo
Bisenti - Isola del Gran Sasso d’Italia
Bisenti - Fiume Fino - San Pietro - Arsita
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Castelli
Famous for its pottery, artisans and galleries. This village offers panoramic views of the mountains. The suggested cycle routes are as follows:
Lago di Pietranzoni - Piana di Campo Imperatore loop from Assergi.
Fontanella San Gabriele - Castelli loop from Tossicia
Castelli - San Giovanni ad Insulam loop from Castelnuovo Vomano
Fontana piazza Colledara - Castelli loop from Tossicia
Castelli loop from Isola del Gran Sasso d’Italia