Monte Massico

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Monte Massico, Mountain peak in Province of Caserta, Italy

Monte Massico rises between the Volturno and Garigliano rivers, reaching an elevation of 813 meters above sea level in the Campania region.

The mountain, known as Mons Massicus in Latin, marked the border between Campania and Latium Adiectum during ancient Roman times.

The slopes of Monte Massico gained recognition in ancient Rome for producing Falernian wine, which was considered among the finest wines of the era.

Visitors can access multiple marked trails leading to the summit, offering different difficulty levels for hiking and nature observation activities.

Monte Massico contains limestone formations with pliocenic and volcanic layers, indicating its past existence as an isolated island.

Location: Province of Caserta

Elevation above the sea: 813 m

Part of: Natura 2000

GPS coordinates: 41.16278,13.91680

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:48

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