Mount Salviano Guided Nature Reserve

Mount Salviano Guided Nature Reserve is a protected mountain area in Abruzzo featuring marked hiking trails, visitor information centers, and a wildlife care facility for injured animals. The landscape includes diverse habitats and terrain suitable for walking through the foothills.

The area was first recognized as Salviano Peri-Urban Park in 1993 and became an official guided nature reserve in 1999. This gradual recognition reflects growing efforts to protect the landscape.

The Sanctuary of Madonna di Pietraquaria sits within the reserve and draws visitors seeking prayer and reflection in a mountain setting. The site brings together religious tradition and natural surroundings, creating a space where faith and nature coexist.

The trails are clearly marked and information about routes is available at visitor centers where staff can answer questions. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water, as the walks cross mountain terrain.

Beneath the eastern section of the reserve run the Tunnels of Claudius, a water management system from the 1st century AD. This ancient engineering work reveals that the region has long been valued for controlling water flow.

Location: Avezzano

Inception: 1999

Website: https://abruzzoturismo.it/it/riserva-naturale-guidata-monte-salviano-avezzano-aq

GPS coordinates: 42.01408,13.40394

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26