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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20
riders
29.6km
02:56
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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25
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36.9km
03:07
790m
790m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
hikers
15.6km
05:07
610m
610m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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14
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14.3km
04:01
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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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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6.30km
00:52
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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5.34km
00:33
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.9km
01:15
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.

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

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34
riders
94.3km
05:54
2,220m
2,220m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
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74.0km
04:10
1,500m
1,500m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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69
riders
77.4km
05:37
1,650m
1,650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

34
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47.9km
05:07
1,700m
1,700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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17
riders
83.4km
06:07
1,900m
1,900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
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42.7km
03:10
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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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.

