Beautiful mountain bike excursion of high historical and scenic value in the southern part of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. A trail in the mountains of Rocca Calascio-one of the “most beautiful castles in Europe” for National Geographic-through the vast lands of the shepherds around Castel del Monte, the city of Transhumance.

Technical description:
The route is 17.6 km long, with no particular technical difficulties, through mule tracks and dirt roads. The tour is at an altitude ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters.

Route type: loop
Length: 18 km
Height difference in ascent: 450 m
Downhill elevation gain: 620 m
Highest point: 1513 m
Lowest point: 1062 m
Type of surface: dirt road

Technical tips:
In some parts of the trail, the signage is poorly visible, partly because there are few white/red trail signs.
In midsummer it can be very hot, due to the total absence of trees along the route. Possibility of water refueling at the halfway point (Fonte del Cane) and in the village of Castel del Monte.

Municipality of departure: Castel del Monte
Starting location: Castel del Monte
Municipality of arrival: Castel del Monte
Place of arrival: Castel del Monte

Recommended period: June to October