カンポトストの天然記念物・トップ20

No snow bending the trees, the real cause is this: “…the responsibility for this phenomenon can be traced back to “Soil Creeping” also called “Reptazione”. It is an imperceptible movement of the ground that influences the direction of the trunks at a very slow and constant speed (it is a matter of fractions of millimeters per year). This phenomenon, too slow to be observed directly, mainly affects the more humid soils and slopes with slight inclinations and its effects can be seen only after years and years from its beginning precisely thanks to the curved tree trunks.” Cit.

The forest is on the right after passing Lago dell’Orso. The characteristic shape of the beech trees is given by the weight of the snow that bends their branches.

Waterfall within the Gran Sasso Monti della Laga area. Spectacular and reachable with a nice walk from Bosco Martese.

In spring and summer the waterfall is full of water. The route immersed in the Martese forest, among beech and fir trees, is very pleasant. The waterfall in the summer period is worth a bath in costume.

One of my favorite climbs/descents. Unfortunately the road is what it is but if you know it you can get along

The climb is quite simple in terms of slopes, even if the road surface is often in poor condition. Enchanting views stand out in the background.

Beautiful road, characterized by almost absolute tranquility and a spectacular panorama that extends to the Sibillini Mountains. The slope is pleasantly gentle, avoiding excessive slopes. I recommend enjoying it to the full, but it is advisable to avoid public holidays when it could be filled with motorcycles.

The Morricana waterfall is 40 meters high and is the highest waterfall in the Monti della Laga park. Immersed in a forest of silver firs and beech trees, the best times to come and admire it are autumn or spring.