The white spruce is , after the loricate pine, the tree of greatest interest in the Pollino Park, not only from a botanical point of view but also from a historical-anthropological one, because it is linked to the numerous arboreal rites (propitiatory rites for the fecundity of the earth) widespread in the area.
Secular and monumental specimens of silver fir, one of which would be 400-500 years old, can be seen in the St. Francis Plain area.

Technical description:
The route follows a comfortable forest track to the entrance of the narrow “madonnari” trail. From here, on the right, the path connecting Piano Iannace to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Pollino crosses. Next, take the forest track that leads to the Acquatremola area, reconnecting with the outward route.

Route type: loop
Length: 10 km
Uphill elevation gain:
250
m
Downhill elevation gain:
250
m
Highest point:
1680
m
Lowest point:
1450
m

Technical tips:
High hiking shoes, windbreaker, gloves, hat, headlamp are recommended. Water supply at Piana di San Francesco, where there is a fountain

Starting municipality:
San Severino Lucano

Starting location:
Acquatremola

Municipality of arrival:
San Severino Lucano

Location of arrival:
Acquatremola

Recommended period: April to November

Where to park:
On the road to Terranova di Pollino, a few hundred meters from the Acquatremola clearing, there is a space near the chain indicating the beginning of the forest track.

Useful links:
www.comune.sanseverinolucano.pz.it