Monti la Spina – Zaccana

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Monti la Spina – Zaccana, Mountain summit in Basilicata, Italy

Monti la Spina - Zaccana reaches 1652 meters at its highest point, featuring steep rocky walls on the western side and gentler slopes toward the east.

The establishment of Pollino National Park in 1993 marked a turning point for the mountain's ecosystem, particularly in protecting the local Pinus leucodermis population.

The mountain paths around Monti la Spina - Zaccana connect traditional villages of Basilicata, preserving centuries of local trading and transportation routes.

Spring and autumn provide optimal conditions for hiking the mountain trails, with access points available from both Lauria and Castelluccio Superiore municipalities.

The mountain houses the northernmost specimens of Pinus leucodermis in Italy, marking the natural range limit for this rare pine species.

GPS coordinates: 40.03804,15.94577

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55

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