スカンダレッロ湖のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

The walking path along the lake has disappeared; you have to climb a steep, tree-covered bank. It's impassable and not recommended!

excellent starting point for excursions on the lake

Between Lazio and Abruzzo is a peak with an old story behind. It was an important place for the shepherds. They brought their sheeps there. It was also and old way to go from their villages in Abruzzo to Amatrice in Lazio.

...peace of mind!!!

The Scandarello lake is an artificial basin obtained from the construction of a dam, dating back to 1924, 55 meters high. In 1944 the dam was undermined by the retreating Nazi troops during the advance of the allies. Only the intervention of 27 partisans from the area averted the attack.

Scandarello lake is an artificial basin. The dam was built in 1924 to power the nearby hydroelectric power station. The lake has a depth of 41 m, a length of 3 km and an area of about 1 square km.

The Hermitage of the Cross is one of the symbols of the hills around Amatrice: it stands on a hill west of the city. Also affected by the 2016 earthquake, it shows signs of subsidence and is awaiting definitive restructuring. However, it remains open to visitors, as well as its huge cross.

Parking lot with a great view. Can be reached by car. From here you have to continue on foot.