Forca d'Acero. Where trees touch the sky
Hike in the mythical forest of Forca d'Acero, pass between the side of the Park of Abruzzo and Lazio
Our route winds along the old border between the Kingdom of Naples and the Papal States, through dense forests of beech, and in a karst area, characterized by the presence of some caves, which in summer served as a den of robbers. The pass of Forca d'Acero was an important place of trade between Lazio and Abruzzo and here the robbers were making some of their raids. This tour aims nature, but also historical.
Program
After taking a short drive up to the pass of Forca d'Acero (Everyone by its own car), we will go down in the beech forest until you reach the large clearing Macchiarvana.
Equipment
hiking boots or sneakers with sole carved, water bottle, backpack, glasses for the sun and sunscreen, snack, sweatshirt or fleece, raincoats.
Meeting
At Ecotur, Via Piave 9 , Pescasseroli
How the reach us
Rome Highway 24, branch to Pescara, exit Pescina, continue to Pescasseroli. In Pescasseroli you can also get by train to Avezzano (line Rome - Pescara) and connecting bus with Pescasseroli or directly by bus from Rome (Piazzale Tiburtina Soc ARPA). For all those who come from the South, the arrival station is Castel di Sangro and then connecting bus to Pescasseroli.
Difficulties
Level
EasyDifference in altitude 100 m. Distance: about 5 km.
Interest
4Cost
€ 10 each person. € 6 for 7-10 years old children. Free for youngest.