Direct path from Sacro Monte SS Trinità to Pollino (Witches pond) alternative to R16. From the ruins of the Cappella di Mezzo recommended for expert hikers, mostly steep, some steps on small rocks and exposed sections in the upper part.
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45.97, 8.61 · rel 7828632
45.97, 8.61 · rel 7828632
R16a Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa - Diramazione R16 Laghetto delle Streghe (Pollino)
1,3 km from Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa (m 425) to Diramazione R16 Laghetto Streghe (m 760) .
Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa (m 425)
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Diramazione R16 Laghetto Streghe (m 760)
linear
1,3km
Distance
+340m
Ascent
easy
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linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
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R16a Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa - Diramazione R16 Laghetto delle Streghe (Pollino) is 1.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, R16a Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa - Diramazione R16 Laghetto delle Streghe (Pollino) takes approximately 20 min to complete.
No, R16a Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa - Diramazione R16 Laghetto delle Streghe (Pollino) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa (m 425) to Diramazione R16 Laghetto Streghe (m 760). Plan ahead for return transport.
R16a Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa - Diramazione R16 Laghetto delle Streghe (Pollino) starts at Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa (m 425).
R16a Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa - Diramazione R16 Laghetto delle Streghe (Pollino) is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.