Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello
Civita, Italy
A footbridge high over the Raganello gorge below the Albanian-speaking village of Civita. The viewpoint is an easy walk; entering the gorge itself is regulated and best done with a guide.
The Ponte del Diavolo (Devil’s Bridge) near Civita is a stone bridge linking the two sides of the gorge carved by the Raganello. From Civita you descend more than 600 steps to reach it. Several legends tell of its origin; one says the builders promised the Devil the soul of the first creature to cross the bridge, and it was a dog. Civita lies in the Pollino National Park; the Raganello gorge is about 17 km long, and the walls of the upper gorge rise as high as 700 metres.
After heavy rain the gorge can be dangerous: on 20 August 2018 a flash flood swept hikers away in the gorge, and several people died. Since then access and walking in the gorge have been more strictly regulated, and a guide is mentioned as a requirement for visiting it. Ask the municipality or the park authority in advance about the current rules (as of October 2026). The return to Civita is up the same steps.
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- Civita, Italy
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 39.8270, 16.3190
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Cerchiara di CalabriaMotorhome stopover7 km from Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Pineta di SibariCampsite15 km from Devil’s Bridge on the RaganelloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Pineta di SibariMotorhome stopover15 km from Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello · 50 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Onda AzzurraCampsite22 km from Devil’s Bridge on the RaganelloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping Village ThuriumCampsite23 km from Devil’s Bridge on the RaganelloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
- Due ElleCampsite24 km from Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello · 60 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello?
Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello is in Civita, Italy, at GPS 39.8270, 16.3190. It is about 16 km from Morano Calabro.
Can you camp near Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cerchiara di Calabria, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello?
Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pollino and Sila: Calabria’s mountain heart.
What is there to see near Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello?
Places worth a stop nearby: Codex Purpureus, Rossano (39 km), Giants of the Sila (59 km), Craco ghost town (62 km) and Castelmezzano (81 km).
When is the best time to visit Devil’s Bridge on the Raganello?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)