Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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281 m

Abbey of Sant'Ippolito

Highlight • Religious Site

489 m

Abbey of San Ippolito

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Tenth century. Greek Orthodox monasticism

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1.46 km

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio

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The blue color of the small lake is best appreciated in winter or summer in the early hours of the day when there is no mist. One of the things …

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2.64 km

Trail to the Fontana dei Piloni

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A few steps from the "monkey priest" crossroads this is one of the most beautiful paths to follow at the foot of Mount Vulture on the Monticchio lakes side.

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4.37 km

Foggy Forest

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4.37 km

View of Monticchio Lakes

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9.17 km

Path of the Prisoners

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Beautiful path that leads to the abbey of S. Michele, all shaded and quite comfortable (you still need trekking shoes, especially in the last stretch).

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9.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

3.28 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

2.88 km

1.32 km

518 m

204 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

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Abbey of Sant'Ippolito

Abbey of San Ippolito

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio

Trail to the Fontana dei Piloni

Foggy Forest

View of Monticchio Lakes

Path of the Prisoners

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