Lake Barrea – View of the Barrea Valley loop from Villetta Barrea

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Lake Barrea – View of the Barrea Valley loop from Villetta Barrea

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Lake Barrea – View of the Barrea Valley loop from Villetta Barrea

04:18

16.0km

190m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise

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493 m

Lake Barrea

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Inside the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, surrounded by mountains, there is Lake Barrea which overlooks the three villages: Villetta Barrea, Barrea and Civitella Alfedena.

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5.73 km

Historic Alleys of Barrea

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Very beautiful, typical Italian old town with small streets, quaint houses and generally interesting architecture

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5.92 km

View of the Barrea Valley

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With a bit of climbing and no real path, you end up at this beautiful vantage point, which offers a beautiful view of the valley behind Barrea.

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5.96 km

Historic Center of Barrea

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Barrea is a small village in Abruzzo overlooking the lake of the same name. It is an interweaving of narrow alleys, fountains and ancient houses.

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6.19 km

Barrea is a comune located in the Abruzzo region, in the province of L'Aquila, in Italy. It is located within the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and unspoiled nature.

The town is located on the shores of the lake of the same name, Lago di Barrea, which is one of the main attractions of the area. The beauty of the lake and its surroundings makes Barrea an ideal destination for nature lovers and for those who want to spend moments of relaxation and tranquillity.

The historic center of Barrea is characterized by narrow streets and stone houses that still maintain the charm of traditional architecture. The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is one of the main places of interest, with its bell tower.

The area around Barrea offers numerous possibilities for excursions, trekking, horse riding and outdoor activities. The national park is famous for its rich fauna and flora, with the possibility of spotting different species of wildlife such as bears, wolves, chamois, deer and golden eagles.

Barrea is also famous for its culinary traditions, with typical dishes of Abruzzo cuisine such as homemade pasta, local cheeses and delicious traditional desserts.

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8.00 km

View of Lake Barrea

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beautiful e view of the Barrea Lake

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10.9 km

Lake Barrea

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Nice ride starting from Barrea, there's a stretch on the main road that's not exactly pleasant due to the speeding cars, but it's worth doing in the context.

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14.3 km

Villetta Barrea

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Villetta Barrea is located on the Sangro river in the shadow of Mount Mattone and it is not uncommon for you to come across splendid specimens of deer in its streets. The town was built around the 13th century castle. There are two museums to visit, the transhumance museum and the water museum.

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16.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.85 km

2.71 km

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1.23 km

Surfaces

4.93 km