01 May THE LAKE AISO AND L’AISELLO
This beautiful, family-friendly itinerary takes us through the verdant Umbrian countryside to Lake Aiso, which legend has it was created by the sinking of the cottage of a blasphemous farmer who was reaping on the feast day of St. Anne. The lake, an artesian resurgence of rare beauty, is surrounded by a small park, with tables and a fountain, ideal for a break. Aiso is Umbria’s smallest Natura 2000 SCI (Site of Community Interest).
Not far away, another artesian lake, Aisello, hides the ruins of a sacred area dating back to the second century B.C B. C.
Altitude difference: 138 m
Km: 12,3
Duration: 1h10 (excluding stops)
Difficulty: TC (touristic)
Signage: none
Water along the route: drinking fountain in Aiso Park
Recommended season: year-round, but, in the summer months, should be tackled in the early morning hours.
Type of route: the itinerary is on light asphalt, gravel, or beaten earth farm roads, with very low or no vehicular flow.
Points of interest: Lake Aiso, archaeological area, and Aisello resurgence.
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From the Piazzale dell’Accoglienza, skirting the hill of Bevagna along country roads, we reach Lago d’Aiso (picnic area and drinking fountain). After that, a loop route takes us back to the Assisi – Spoleto cycle route and, from there, to Bevagna.
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