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Orfento Valley – Ponte del Vallone loop from Caramanico Terme

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Orfento Valley – Ponte del Vallone loop from Caramanico Terme

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Orfento Valley – Ponte del Vallone loop from Caramanico Terme

06:31

17.4km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Parco Nazionale della Majella

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Parking

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1.36 km

View of the Orfento Gorge

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From this point you have a wonderful view of the area around the Orfento Gorge, as the path leaves the valley floor here and briefly allows a view of the vastness of the landscape - simply beautiful ...

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2.29 km

Orfento Valley

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The Orfento Valley takes its name from the Orfento river, which created a narrow gorge that reaches up to Caramanico Terme. In 1971 the Valley became a State Nature Reserve. …

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4.81 km

San Benedetto Bridge

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Place of rare beauty

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8.23 km

Ponte della Pietra (Vallée dell'Orde)

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10.7 km

Orfento Gorge

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You will need to cross a small stretch on a rock, equipped with a steel rope.

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13.2 km

Ponte del Vallone

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A hike through the Orfento Gorge and a visit to the Ponte del Vallone is only recommended - the nature in this area is simply gigantic.

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14.4 km

Cantrella Cave

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In the past, the Grotta di Cantrella was used for forage for sheep, for the cultivation of tomatoes, beans and grapes.

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16.3 km

Paolo Barrasso Visitor Center – Valle dell'Orfento

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The Valle dell'Orfento Visitor Center is open from 9 to 13, and from 15 June to 15 September it is also open from 15 to 19, while from 20 July …

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

3.19 km

1.02 km

530 m

323 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.69 km

6.02 km

1.32 km

784 m

335 m

162 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Thursday 13 August

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Comments

May 26, 2025,🇮🇹 Orfento Schlucht - ausgedehnte Runde von Caramanico Terme (Majella Nationalpark/Abruzzen)

The Orfento Gorge is a true highlight of the Majella National Park. We opted for a longer loop. The farther you get from Caramanico Terme, the quieter the gorge becomes. Most people only do the shorter loop.

After the Ponte de Vallone, the path is officially closed on one side. With alpine experience and absolute surefootedness, it's doable, but not …

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June 15, 2026,Unentdeckte Abruzzen – authentisch & spektakulär: Die Schlucht des Orfento

This hiking vacation can already be considered extraordinarily successful on the second day. In terms of quality, it will certainly continue like this.

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July 28, 2023,Anello Caramanico Terme - Valle dell'Orfento

It is necessary to register at the Valle dell'Orfento visitor center or alternatively on the website. The walk is pleasant, largely shaded and cooled by the proximity of the Orfento. The sound of flowing water accompanies the hiker's step along the entire route.

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November 1, 2021,Anello Caramanico - Eremo S.Onofrio (parte 1)

The photo refers to the Quartino Cave, a small shelter from the Second World War, reachable with a very short detour (well marked) along the route.

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June 3, 2025,Orfento-Schlucht (Abruzzen)

Even though today's tour has, of course, found its place in the Roth Guide as a top tour, I had already had it on my radar when I was originally planning the trip.

Registration at the beginning of the tour is especially important. It's free and quick to do using a QR code. The lady at the information center explained …

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Orfento Valley – Ponte del Vallone loop from Caramanico Terme

View of the Orfento Gorge

Orfento Valley

San Benedetto Bridge

Ponte della Pietra (Vallée dell'Orde)

Orfento Gorge

Ponte del Vallone

Cantrella Cave

Paolo Barrasso Visitor Center – Valle dell'Orfento

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