Parco regionale del Matese

The protected area spans 33,326 hectares across the provinces of Benevento and Caserta, featuring mountains, forests, rivers, and numerous hiking trails.

Established in 1993, the park preserves ancient geological formations within one of the largest calcareous and dolomitic massifs in central-southern Apennines.

Local farmers maintain traditional practices, producing regional specialties such as cheeses and cured meats that represent the agricultural heritage of Campania.

Visitors can access educational centers, guided tours, marked trails, and accommodation options through the official park authority, Ente Parco Regionale del Matese.

The park contains Italy's highest karstic lake at 1,011 meters and the Pietraroja site, which preserves rare dinosaur fossils from over 100 million years ago.

Location: Province of Benevento

Location: Province of Caserta

Inception: September 1, 1993

Website: http://parcoregionaledelmatese.it/site/sedeeservizi.php

GPS coordinates: 41.38140,14.40690

Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03