View of Castiglione di Sicilia – Gurne di Francavilla Trail loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

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View of Castiglione di Sicilia – Gurne di Francavilla Trail loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

Moderate

3.2

(13)

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View of Castiglione di Sicilia – Gurne di Francavilla Trail loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

03:44

13.1km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parco dell'Alcantara

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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609 m

View of Castiglione di Sicilia

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TF1 unfortunately overgrown and almost not accessible!!! Unfortunately

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732 m

Picnic area with a view of the Alcantara Valley

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Nice view from a shady spot

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926 m

Gurne di Francavilla Trail

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The ascent is very steep, but there is no particular danger even with children because there is no dependent on the side. However, you should definitely make sure to walk …

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1.28 km

Ruins of the bridge over the Alcantara River

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1.28 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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5.55 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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11.4 km

Disused railway bridge over the Alcantara River

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The old railway line over the bridge is easy to walk on. However, as it progresses it becomes so overgrown that it is better to choose the road that runs parallel to it.

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12.6 km

Castiglione di Sicilia Old Town

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

2.54 km

1.79 km

1.44 km

454 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

3.10 km

1.66 km

977 m

647 m

570 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

22°C

13°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2025,Alcantara-Schlucht Runde von Francavilla di Sicilia

Lots of asphalt and gravel roads, completely overgrown paths, gorgeous scenery, and a cool gorge.
Great tour under bright blue skies and 28 degrees Celsius.

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