Fortified Village of Pacentro – Pacentro loop from Sulmona

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Fortified Village of Pacentro – Pacentro loop from Sulmona

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Fortified Village of Pacentro – Pacentro loop from Sulmona

03:33

47.5km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.3 km for 238 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Church of Madonna di Loreto and Monumental Fountain

Highlight • Religious Site

Piazza del Popolo, those of my generation cannot fail to remember "Carbonara alla Carmnucc" we ate with a thousand lire...

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11.8 km

Fortified Village of Pacentro

Highlight • Settlement

The medieval village and the ancient districts (12th-16th centuries), which preserve the intertwining of alleys and the remains of the ancient city wall, represent an open-air work of art.

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15.8 km

Hairpin Bends Between Sulmona and Pacentro

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Series of beautiful hairpin bends that wind along the connecting road between Sulmona and Pacentro.
The highlighted section covers 200m in altitude in just under 3km

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23.1 km

A nice gravel path that functions as a shortcut between roads (although the roads are smooth asphalt and don't need any shortcut), providing nice forest scenery, mountain views and even a fantastic camp spot opportunity–check the photos attached!

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25.5 km

Regina della Pace Statue

Highlight • Monument

36.1 km

Panoramic view of Pacentro and the Valle Peligna

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pacentro is the natural gateway and at the same time the heart of the Maiella National Park. The town is located at 700 m above sea level but the altitude …

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36.5 km

Pacentro Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle of Pacentro, at an altitude of 718 meters on Mount Morrone, is one of the best preserved fortified structures in Abruzzo.

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37.2 km

Pacentro

Highlight • Settlement

The medieval village and the ancient districts (12th-16th centuries), which preserve the intertwining of alleys and the remains of the ancient city wall, represent an open-air work of art.

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

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