Monte Sparviere, Mountain summit in Pollino National Park, Italy
Monte Sparviere rises to 1,713 meters above sea level, forming a natural border between the regions of Basilicata and Calabria in southern Italy.
The mountain received its name from the Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, which established nesting grounds throughout the Southern Apennine mountains centuries ago.
Local residents gather during the first weekend of August to celebrate the Madonna dello Sparviere at a chapel located on the Calabrian slope.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails from the nearby town of Alessandria del Carretto, located just 5 kilometers from the mountain base.
Lake Forano, situated at 1,550 meters elevation on Monte Sparviere, fills with water during late spring when the mountain snow melts.
Location: Basilicata
Location: Calabria
Elevation above the sea: 1,713 m
Part of: Pollino
GPS coordinates: 39.91938,16.36040
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56
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