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Alcantara River Falls – Gurne dell'Alcantara loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

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Francavilla Di Sicilia

Alcantara River Falls – Gurne dell'Alcantara loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

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Alcantara River Falls – Gurne dell'Alcantara loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

01:11

4.29km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco dell'Alcantara

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

800 m

View of Mount Etna

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2

1.22 km

Hidden Irrigation Canal in Parco dell'Alcantara

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You can follow the irrigation canal for a while and then descend to the river on the left. Depending on the water level, it is sometimes dry, sometimes full of water.

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3

1.29 km

Alcantara River Falls

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The remains of the castle are very sparse, but the view is great. The climb begins a little further east. There are several entrances to the river along the easy hiking trail.

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4

1.56 km

Gurne dell'Alcantara

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beautiful and no tourists because they are all in the great Alcantara gorge.

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5

1.61 km

Ruins of the bridge over the Alcantara River

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6

1.61 km

Alcantara Waterfalls

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Follow the stairs, use the tree as a step and don't forget your towel.

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7

1.73 km

Irrigation Channel Along the Path (Parco dell'Alcantara)

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This is an irrigation canal. The water is diverted from the Alcantara and channeled into the surrounding fields.

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8

1.91 km

Picnic Area With Barbecue in Parco dell'Alcantara

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B

4.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.70 km

1.45 km

758 m

364 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

988 m

683 m

427 m

410 m

145 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Monday 5 October

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11°C

19 %

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