Aci Catena, a region on the eastern coast of Sicily within the Metropolitan City of Catania, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. Its geographical position provides access to both coastal scenery along the Ionian Sea and views of Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. The area features varied terrain, from urban paths to scenic coastal routes and volcanic slopes, supporting several sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
Aci Catena provides…
89
Routes
4.2
(201)
Average rating
3650
People visited

2.6
(7)
17
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.6
(8)
99
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
(12)
67
hikers
20.7km
05:24
150m
150m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
15
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(33)
285
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(2)
38
riders
50.8km
03:31
910m
910m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
riders
41.2km
03:27
1,370m
1,370m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
20
riders
54.0km
04:22
1,630m
1,630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
147
riders
127km
06:26
1,990m
1,990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
(12)
225
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(6)
163
riders
91.0km
04:33
1,380m
1,380m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
(10)
321
riders
73.7km
04:26
1,870m
1,870m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(2)
308
runners
16.9km
01:47
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.5
(2)
194
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

40
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
4.13km
00:26
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
(4)
45
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
18
riders
75.3km
04:59
1,160m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
17
riders
31.5km
02:03
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
29
riders
72.1km
06:07
1,890m
1,890m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Aci Catena offers diverse outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Touring cycling. The region features varied terrain from coastal paths to volcanic slopes, catering to different preferences.
Komoot users have explored 7 routes in Aci Catena, with more than 22,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 stars.
Aci Catena offers road cycling routes that often feature significant elevation gains, providing views of Mount Etna and the coastline. These routes cater to riders with good to very good fitness levels. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Aci Catena guide.
The Aci Catena area features scenic walking trails that wind through lush greenery and offer views of the surrounding hills. These natural paths also invite adventurous hikes. Explore available options in the Hiking around Aci Catena guide.
Aci Catena offers diverse jogging trails that combine urban paths with scenic coastal routes. Many routes provide glimpses of historical sites and the iconic Aci Castello. The Running Trails around Aci Catena guide lists specific options.
While specific trails directly within Aci Catena require further exploration, the broader Catania region offers a variety of mountain biking trails. These include singletrack and downhill options with differing difficulty levels. Refer to the MTB Trails around Aci Catena guide for more information.
Routes in Aci Catena often provide panoramic views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. The Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni dei Ciclopi) near Aci Trezza are a prominent natural landmark visible from several cycling and jogging routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Aci Catena, including Road Cycling Routes around Aci Catena, Hiking around Aci Catena, MTB Trails around Aci Catena, Running Trails around Aci Catena, and Cycling around Aci Catena.
The official website for the Municipality of Aci Catena is www.comune.acicatena.ct.it. This site provides information regarding local services and administration.
The main switchboard phone number for the Municipality of Aci Catena is 095.7684200. This number can be used for general inquiries.
Aci Catena offers routes suitable for touring cycling, allowing exploration of the region's landscapes at a more relaxed pace. The Cycling around Aci Catena guide provides relevant options.

