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From Piobbico to Balza Forata – loop in the Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

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From Piobbico to Balza Forata – loop in the Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

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From Piobbico to Balza Forata – loop in the Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

05:48

11.2km

940m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult 7.0-mile (11.2 km) hike from Piobbico to Balza Forata, a loop in the Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara, that will challenge you with 3091 feet (942 metres) of elevation gain. This demanding route typically takes around 5 hours and 48 minutes to complete, leading you through…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.31 km for 3.13 km

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4.68 km

Windy Pastures on Monte Nerone

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Another fantastic panorama, in spring autumn with green grass and perennial wind even better, be careful from the end of the pastures you descend into the valley, very difficult, heavy and very long slope.

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6.85 km

Balza Forata (Madonna's Arch)

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An eye on Nero

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9.27 km

Molinaccio Waterfall and Old Mill Ruins

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This old mill, also known as Molinaccio, was owned first by the Brancaleones, then by the Vagnarelli family.

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11.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

3.81 km

886 m

665 m

442 m

283 m

195 m

Surfaces

8.65 km

1.51 km

420 m

332 m

127 m

110 m

102 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 18 July

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Comments

August 7, 2025,Da Piobbico alla Balza Forata - giro ad anello nella Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

Setiero does not have excessively dangerous points but is very steep and poorly marked. You have to be very careful because sometimes you can make mistakes with the via ferrata, which is not suitable for everyone... very beautiful place but I recommend you simply be well trained and have some familiarity with maps.

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September 21, 2025,Von Piobbico zur Balza Forata - Rundtour in der Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

This tour is perfect for anyone who really wants to experience it! The panorama is top-notch. The path is a bit crappy in places. The return journey, in particular, requires surefootedness and strong leg muscles. For us, it was definitely worth it.

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December 8, 2025,208ª escursione | Monte Nerone | anello da Piobbico via Balza Forata e Rifugio Corsini

208th hike | Monte Nerone area | Loop from Piobbico via Balza Forata and the Corsini Refuge
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October 30, 2024,Monte Nerone da Piobbico PU

We started from Piobbico on path 201, the climb never gives you a break, the route is difficult and poorly marked. You have to wade across the waterfall holding on to a rope. Once you reach the Cordini refuge, you descend along path 202 which initially seems simple and well marked, but then it starts to become steep, very slippery …

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July 15, 2023,Balza forata monte Nerone

One of the most demanding routes I've ever done, really tough both uphill and downhill, as well as for the height difference, for the path made of stones, many stones, large and small, therefore very slippery! The route is still very beautiful and the perforated crag is a spectacle of nature! Real height difference 1,220

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From Piobbico to Balza Forata – loop in the Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

Windy Pastures on Monte Nerone

Balza Forata (Madonna's Arch)

Molinaccio Waterfall and Old Mill Ruins

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