Park Trails · Challenging
Forca d'Acero Ring
An 8.3 km loop that starts and ends at the pass, with hairpin bends, meadows and sections for experienced hikers.
The route
What to expect
The Forca d'Acero loop is 8.3 km long with a 105 m elevation gain and is rated EE, for experienced hikers. It starts and finishes at the pass, always in view of the road and its hairpin bends.
Even though the elevation gain is limited, the more challenging sections require balance and boots with good soles.
In short
Useful information
Along the way
What to see
The hairpin bends
The SR509 climbing the slope, seen from above.
The meadows at high altitude
Wide green expanses with white rocks emerging.
The belvedere
The point from which to look at the two sides.
Before leaving
Check the weather and webcam
The weather changes quickly at high altitude. Check the pass webcams and the weather forecast before ascending, and bring water and layered clothing.
Info
A good advice
Conditions change with the season: in winter the trails are snow-covered and can be explored with snowshoes.
Continue the exploration
Other experiences on the pass
Bike trail
From C1 for families to the climb from Sora, even by e-bike.
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Trail running
High-altitude rings and the Valle Fredda, shaded in summer.
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Paragliding
Takeoff near the pass, with a view all the way to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Plan your visit
Everything you need before leaving
The Foliage Tracker
When does the forest change, at what altitude?.
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Reach the pass
By car, train, bus, or plane.
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Watch the pass live
Snow, clouds and temperature before leaving.
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History, flora and fauna
The territory between Lazio and Abruzzo.
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Who welcomes you and accompanies you
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