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because it is still not very populated and exploited by commercial and tourist development

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.

The Bear Lake is located at 1650 meters above sea level once you leave the forest in the direction of the path to Pizzo di Moscio. The lake is no longer visible in summer. The view of the Monti della Laga is beautiful

The Refuge is located along the path that goes up to Lago dell'Orso (now no longer visible). Unfortunately it is not well maintained, perhaps used by shepherds passing through those places. Near the Refuge you can admire a native cultivation of Genziana.

Ruined shelter, with the presence of asbestos.

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

The route that leads to the Morricana waterfall starts from the Ceppo square with a dirt path, totally immersed in poplar and fir vegetation, cool and shaded. Also accessible by bike. Then the route climbs towards the waterfalls crossing small fords created by the waters flowing down into the valley. Always route in the shade.