Parco regionale del Taburno - Camposauro, Regional park in Benevento, Italy
The Parco regionale del Taburno - Camposauro is a protected area in the Province of Benevento, in southern Campania, covering two limestone massifs: the Taburno and the Camposauro. The two peaks rise to around 1,400 meters (4,600 ft), and the park spans forests, pastures, and rocky terrain connected by a network of marked trails.
The area was officially protected in 1993, marking the start of coordinated management of its forests, pastures, and geological formations. Before this designation, the slopes had been used for centuries by local communities for farming, grazing, and timber.
The area around Taburno is known for its wine, especially the Aglianico grape grown on the volcanic soils of the lower slopes. Walking through the villages at the foot of the massif, visitors can see family-run vineyards and small cellars that have been producing wine for generations.
Sturdy footwear is strongly recommended on the trails, as the terrain is rocky and steep in places. The best time to visit is from spring through autumn, when the paths are dry and temperatures are comfortable.
The ridge, seen from the south, resembles the outline of a reclining woman, which is why locals call it Dormiente del Sannio, meaning the Sleeping One of Sannio. This shape is especially clear at certain times of day when the light falls across the profile of the peaks.
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