Alcantara River – Alcantara Falls loop from Castiglione di Sicilia

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Italy

Sicily

Catania

Castiglione Di Sicilia

Alcantara River – Alcantara Falls loop from Castiglione di Sicilia

Moderate

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316

hikers

Alcantara River – Alcantara Falls loop from Castiglione di Sicilia

03:43

13.7km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parco dell'Alcantara

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

134 m

Stone Bridge and Rocky Riverbed at Alcantara River Park

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169 m

Old Railway Crossing and Station

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Old railroad crossing and train station in the middle of the prairie.

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6.60 km

Alcantara River in the Parco dell'Alcantara

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Danger! River crossing only possible when there is little water!

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6.60 km

Riverbed Walk in Parco dell'Alcantara

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Something different than a normal way!

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7.59 km

View of Mount Etna

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From here you can see Mount Etna beautifully when it is not covered in clouds

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8.25 km

Panoramic View of Mount Etna

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

5.32 km

1.90 km

683 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.54 km

3.40 km

978 m

689 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

20°C

13°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

April 18, 2025,Byzantinisches Kuba – Schöner Panoramablick Runde von Castiglione di Sicilia

The route was great up to the halfway point (river crossing). The river crossing was about 50cm deep. The area had recently been flooded by a flash flood. At one point, the trail crosses two private properties with barriers! The last 3km also cross a completely washed-away section.

I would only recommend this route in dry weather.

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December 16, 2024,Cuba bizantina – Bella Vista Panoramica giro ad anello con partenza da Castiglione di Sicilia

Nice fun trail...but in this period.. very slippery and lots of mud...but it's fun!!...thanks!!

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September 23, 2025,Sizilien: Cuba Bizantina – Cuba di Santa Domenica Runde von Castiglione di Sicilia

The riverbed and the mountains we walked over were the highlights!

It's a diverse and absolutely stunning area. There are also views of Mount Etna from many spots.

However, the trash that sometimes litters the landscape is also very disturbing!

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April 29, 2023,Siz_10_Alcantara

Nice bathing spot right at the start. River crossing bad idea, off road over VERY massive and long

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May 18, 2023,Alcantara - Fluss und Hinterlandwanderung auf Sizilien

This easy hike corresponds to i iM Rother hiking guide No.10. It's only a few. elevation gain. I was here mid May. The river was well filled with water and the current strong. So I couldn't cross the river furrow. 1/3 of the hike was on roads through sparsely populated villages, along many olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens. Remains …

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