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Riserva naturale Orientata Statale di Pesche
Molise
Instituted with a Ministerial Decree in 1982, it is one of the rare cases in the national panorama, in that it includes municipal state land (about 268 hectares), the property of ecclesiastical institutions (about 11) and private citizens (about 273 hectares).
The Reserve is developed in altitude, it extends from an altitude of 640 m up to 1130 m.s.l.m. This aspect, according to some scholars, represents a link between the Mediterranean bioclimatic region and the temperate one and therefore it has favoured the development of a considerable variety of species of flowers typical of the Mediterranean scrub.
Protected natural areas
Villages and old cities
La Montagnola Molisana
Molise
The "Montagnola Molisana" is a Site of Community Interest that extends for 4000 hectares in the municipalities of Frosolone, Macchiagodena, Carpinone, Sessano del Molise, Civitanova del Sannio, Chiauci, Santa Maria del Molise and Sant'Elena Sannita. The structure of the mountain plateau is characterized by calcareous rocks rich in fossil organisms of the Cretaceous, the altitudes vary from 1200 to 1400 m above sea level.
Protected natural areas
Villages and old cities
Abetina di Pescopennataro
Molise
The Abetina di Pescopenntaro is a Site of Community Importance called "Abeti Soprani - Monte Campo - Monte Castelbarone - Sorgente del Verde". The area is included in the municipalities of Pescopennataro and Sant'Angelo del Pesco and has a total surface of 3033 hectares and the surface of the fir-wood in its pure state is about 1000 hectares. The average altitude of the area is between 1250 and 1300 meters.
Protected natural areas
Villages and old cities
Oasi WWF Guardiaregia Campochiaro
Molise
The Guardiaregia - Campochiaro Regional Nature Reserve is a protected natural area established in 1996 and extended in 2000. It occupies an area of 3135 hectares, thus representing the second largest Oasis in Italy. Management is established by an agreement between WWF Italy and the municipalities of Guardiaregia and Campochiaro.
Protected natural areas
Villages and old cities
Prato Gentile - Monte Campo Capracotta
Molise
Monte Campo with its 1746 m.s.l. is the highest point of the territory of Capracotta, from here you can enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view that sweeps from the valley of Verrino (just from this peak is born the river Verrino), the valley of the Sangro, in the distance the mountainous massif of the Maiella and to the south the mountain of Frosolone and the Matese. The mountain is surrounded by large forests of black pine and climbing to the summit there are vast beech and fir forests.
Protected natural areas
Villages and old cities
Parapendio e Deltaplano a Miranda
Molise
For those who wish to experience the thrill of flight, tandem paragliding is definitely the easiest and most enjoyable way. During the flight you will feel a pleasant sensation of freedom, you will let yourself be rocked while observing the surrounding territory from a new perspective.
Villages and old cities
Colle san Valentino a Mafalda
Molise
From a naturalistic point of view the environment is very interesting because it has been preserved from a widespread degradation not having been affected by human activities such as quarries, viaducts, asphalted roads, industrial and productive settlements. In particular, on San Valentino hill, a well-equipped naturalistic area has been recovered with a panoramic and naturalistic path, rest areas, gymnastic equipment, observation points and signs.
Protected natural areas
Villages and old cities
Parapendio a Montefalcone nel Sannio
Molise
From this splendid panoramic balcony we can see the coast of Molise and in the distance the Tremiti islands, the perched village of Montefalcone and the beautiful scenery of Lago Grande.
Villages and old cities
Rafting fiume Sangro a Castel del Giudice
Molise
In Castel del Giudice, on the border between Abruzzo and Molise, the Sangro river crosses an area rich in interest, woods, mountains, paths, waterways, nature reserves and archaeological sites. On the river rafting enthusiasts will find a very suggestive path, the river route is 5 kilometers long and lasts an hour and a half.
Lakes and rivers
Villages and old cities
Escursione MTB circuito Cima a Roccamandolfi
Molise
C.I.MA. (Circuito Interregionale del Matese) is a 27 km track born from the collaboration between the Pro-Loco of Longano and Roccamandolfi (Molise area) and Letino and Gallo Matese (Campania area). The path, created and thought for mountain bike lovers, winds through woods and prairies inhabited by herds and flocks grazing.
Villages and old cities
Arrampicata Monte Carovello a Civitanova del Sannio
Molise
Montagnola Molisana is a place rich in crags known for sport climbing. Monte Carovello, in Civitanova del Sannio, is an area that presents gorges, gullies and steep rocky walls and offers to the fans of this sport, one of the most interesting places of the Region.
Villages and old cities
Arrampicata Morgia Pietra Martino a Salcito
Molise
The spectacular monolith of Pietra Martino rises in contrada Fontelefrassi, in the territory of Salcito. For its isolated position, the landscape context and the presence of rare species make it a valuable place from the environmental point of view, it is included in the S.I.C. "Torrente Rivo".
Villages and old cities
Parco Nazionale del Matese Gallinola-Miletto-Mutria
Molise
he Matese massif marks the border, for more than 50 km, between Molise and Campania. From the peaks of the Matese it is possible to have an extraordinary view of the "two seas" and the main peaks of the center-south.
Protected natural areas
Riserva Naturale Regionale Torrente Callora
Molise
The territory of the reserve includes the humid zone of the gorge of the Callora torrent with the gorges of the Fosso Fornello and Rio Torrone valleys, the zone of screes and cliffs; the zone of pastures and high parts of the gorge; the zone of reforestation where the castle rises. The overhanging walls present the typical vegetation of a gorge with the presence of sparse shrubs and bushes on the bare rock.
Protected natural areas
Campitello di Roccamandolfi
Molise
Campitello were plateaus that shepherds and farmers of the high Matese, before the fifties of the last century, managed to snatch from the wild nature and used them to sow wheat, plant potatoes and then use them as fodder and later as summer pastures. Campitello di Roccamandolfi, a large grassy plateau located at an altitude of 1230 meters, about 10 km from the village.
Protected natural areas
Villages and old cities
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Sorgenti del Volturno
Molise
The Volturno River is considered the longest river in southern Italy, and is of great importance both for the magnitude of its flow and for the breadth of its catchment area. It rises at Rocchetta a Volturno and flows through the province of Caserta into the Tyrrhenian Sea at Castel Volturno. The springs of Capo Volturno are located at the foot of the eastern slope of Mount Rocchetta, at about 548 m above sea level, forming a small lake. Part of the water coming from the springs is used by Enel to produce electricity, through two hydroelectric power stations located near the village of Rocchetta a Volturno.
Lakes and rivers
Protected natural areas
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Parco delle Morge Cenozoiche
Molise
The 'Morge' are rock formations derived from tectonic movements in the Cenozoic era of the earth's crust, which emerged on the surface from marine environments and are therefore rich in fossils. Among the many, we can point out that of Pietracupa, around which lies the town of the municipality.
Protected natural areas
Geological sites
Bosco Pianelle di Tufara
Molise
The Pianella Wood - Pinciuso Lake Wood, within the territory of the municipality of Tufara, is located at an altitude of about 1000 m above sea level and dominates the valleys that lead from Molise to Puglia and Campania. From here one can admire the plain of the Fortore River, the artificial reservoir of Occhito, the views of many neighbouring towns, as well as the Daunia Mountains, the Taburno Mountains and in the distance the Partenio Mountains.
Protected natural areas
Lakes and rivers
Lago degli innamorati di Montefalcone del Sannio
Molise
The Great Lake, also known as 'Lover’s Lake', is a small natural lake located in Macchia del Lago. It is not only a natural resource of great value but also an ideal place of recreation for fishermen and for those who want to organise picnics and festivals in the large equipped area.
Lakes and rivers
Villages and old cities
Rione Fossi
Puglia
Together with the Rione Monti, Rione Aia Piccola is the most populated area of trulli in the world. It is located in the heart of the old centre of Alberobello, which has been a UNESCO heritage site since 1996.
Villages and old cities
Architecture
History and tradition