Saracena is a region in Calabria, Italy, situated on the southern edge of the vast Pollino National Park. Its geography is characterized by significant elevation changes, featuring dolomitic rocks, limestone ramparts, and deep gorges, alongside ancient beech and chestnut forests and high-altitude pastures. This diverse landscape provides an appealing setting for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Saracena offers more than 10 routes across several sports like hiking, road…
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4.7
(7)
17
hikers
14.3km
04:01
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
hikers
15.6km
05:07
610m
610m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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6
hikers
7.74km
02:32
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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26
hikers
13.1km
04:28
540m
540m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
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18
riders
29.6km
02:56
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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30
riders
37.1km
03:07
790m
790m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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15
riders
25.7km
01:46
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
41.2km
03:01
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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19
riders
21.8km
01:33
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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73
riders
78.2km
05:40
1,660m
1,660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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37
riders
87.9km
07:13
2,330m
2,330m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

28
riders
46.7km
05:02
1,680m
1,680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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6.30km
00:52
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
8.21km
00:53
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
6.90km
00:44
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
12.3km
01:17
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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82.3km
04:21
1,180m
1,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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38
riders
88.3km
04:04
960m
960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
riders
125km
07:33
2,860m
2,860m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
104km
06:24
2,700m
2,700m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Saracena offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 19 routes across these sports. More than 3,600 visitors have explored the area.
Saracena is a village in Calabria, Italy, positioned on the southern edge of the Pollino National Park. This location provides access to diverse landscapes such as dolomitic rocks, limestone ramparts, and deep gorges.
Saracena offers 11 hiking routes, ranging from trails through ancient beech and chestnut forests to paths leading to high-altitude pastures. Hikers can explore sites like the San Michele Arcangelo Cave or the karst basins of Masistro. For more information, consult the Hiking around Saracena guide.
Yes, Saracena is known for its mountain biking opportunities within the Pollino National Park, with 2 dedicated routes. Popular options include the Monte Caramolo Loop from Piano Novacco, which is 18.4 miles (29.6 km) long. The MTB Trails around Saracena guide provides further details.
Saracena features 4 road cycling routes, offering diverse landscapes for cyclists. These routes can range from scenic rides to more demanding ascents. Detailed information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Saracena guide.
The region's natural highlights include dolomitic rocks, limestone ramparts, deep gorges, and ancient beech and chestnut forests. Notable features within the Pollino National Park include the San Michele Arcangelo Cave, Mount Caramolo, and the karst basins of Masistro.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Saracena, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Saracena, Road Cycling Routes around Saracena, and MTB Trails around Saracena. Guides for touring cycling and jogging are also available.
Outdoor routes in Saracena have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on more than 500 individual reviews from visitors. Over 3,600 people have visited the region.
Saracena offers 2 touring cycling routes, providing options for exploring the region at a more leisurely pace. Guides such as Traffic-free bike rides around Saracena and Cycling around Saracena can assist with planning.
The official website for the municipality of Saracena is comune.saracena.cs.it. This site provides information about the local area.
The phone number for the municipality of Saracena is +39098134160. This can be used for general inquiries about the local area.

