Fuoriporta Itinerary 1 - Moscosa, Amandola

The Fuoriporta itinerary 1 - Moscosa route

The itinerary is just outside Amandola. From the town parking lot, take the "Garulla" provincial road, which is on the right just after the municipal cemetery, and follow it for about one kilometer. On the left are some information boards and a private house: the trail starts there.

The first stretch overlooks the gorge of the Lera stream and its waterfalls. The trail then climbs the Moscosa hill, through the woods. After the climb the route descends to the hamlet of Casa Corazza and links back to the starting point, closing the loop. Along the way a view opens over the town of Amandola.

Fuoriporta itinerary 1 - Moscosa: technical data

• Route type: loop, starting and ending at the same point.
• Trail number: 1.
• Managed by: Comune di Amandola (Municipality of Amandola).
• Length: about 5 km.
• Difficulty: medium, according to the CAI. The route remains easy and also suitable for children.
• Elevation gain: 179 m.
• Walking time: about 1 hour and 55 minutes.
• Season: the route is designed for a hike of half a day or less and does not require high-altitude gear. It is still worth checking the weather before setting off, because part of the route crosses woodland and a gorge area.

Fuoriporta itinerary 1 - Moscosa map

The route is a loop, so the track returns to the starting point without repeated sections. The starting point is at coordinates 42.971451 N, 13.335239 E, which can be entered into a navigation app or a GPS device. The trail is reached from the "Garulla" provincial road, as described in the route section.

The same starting point is also used by Fuoriporta itinerary 2 - Moglietta, which climbs the same hill and then continues toward the village of Moglietta. Those who want a longer day can therefore choose between the two routes on the spot.

Points of interest along Fuoriporta itinerary 1 - Moscosa

• The gorge of the Lera stream and its waterfalls. They can be seen at the start of the route and are the most distinctive natural feature of the loop.
• The Moscosa hill. The trail crosses it through the woods on the uphill stretch.
• The hamlet of Casa Corazza. The route reaches it on the way down, before returning to the starting point.
• The picnic table. Along the route there is a table for an outdoor break.
• The view over Amandola. The loop offers a view of the town.

Other routes in the same series are Fuoriporta itinerary 3 - Beato Antonio and Fuoriporta itinerary 4 - Capovalle. For other hikes with the same shape, see the page on loop hikes in the Sibillini.