The Terrifying Gorge of the Infernaccio
Lenght: 14900 mt.
Direction of travel: both
Hiking time: 7h 00' (andata)
Difficulty : EE - For experienced hikers
Path: Rubbiano - Capotenna - Passo Cattivo - 271 (221 - 222- 257);
In this suggestive gorge, created by the powerful river Tenna, there seem to hover the shadows of ancient rituals of necromancy and magic, for which this extraordinary place was known in the Middle Ages. The sinister name of this location actually refers to the particularly savage and dramatic landscape, unique within the Park. The route follows the river to its source, in a mountain valley, displaying exceptional landscapes, which have been shaped by water. Continuing toward the Passo Cattivo one can reach the Cristo delle Nevi and then descend to the other side of the Sibillini (along the path E 8) arriving in Ussita, Castelsantangelo sul Nera or Visso. The route is very challenging, but since it is either a one way or same way return itinerary one can shorten its time as required.
STATUS OF THE ROUTE DETECTED AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE OF 2016
Currently the route is closed from the second access junction to San Leonardo up to the Forra della Sibilla (Arcofù) by Municipal Ordinance of Montefortino n. 44 del 05/08/2020.
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Following the ordinance n. 57/2021 of the Municipality of Montefortino, the path, which connects the Rubbiano hamlet to the second access junction to the hermitage of San Leonardo, is to be considered closed in the event of a weather alert for the entire duration of the alert: https://allertameteo.regione.marche.it/
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Spring of Tenna river is reachable just starting from Frontignano.*