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Castiglione di Sicilia – Alcantara Gorges loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

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Italy
Sicily
Messina
Francavilla Di Sicilia

Castiglione di Sicilia – Alcantara Gorges loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

Hard

43

runners

Castiglione di Sicilia – Alcantara Gorges loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

04:15

34.6km

1,210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Parco dell'Alcantara

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.29 km

Alcantara River Waterfalls

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Here you can do a little hike on the river Alcantara.
The car can be conveniently parked under the bridge

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2

4.54 km

Castiglione di Sicilia

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Known as "the quastallum" by the Arabs, Castiglione di Sicilia stands on a hill between the Alcantara valley and the Etna park, offering breathtaking landscapes with orchards and lava flows. …

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3

5.62 km

Lauria Castle

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4

19.3 km

Alcantara Gorges

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In contact with the river water lava masses are cooled very quickly and solidified into prominent, densely supported columns. Over time, the Alcantara has eaten its way through the lava …

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5

19.4 km

Old Railway Station

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B

34.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

9.12 km

4.31 km

2.77 km

1.87 km

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.79 km

7.43 km

5.34 km

2.43 km

818 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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