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Castiglione Di Sicilia

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

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Castiglione 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

01:36

5.72km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Parco dell'Alcantara

Waypoints

A

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1

1.10 km

Scenic Trail in Parco dell'Alcantara

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2

2.45 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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3

3.43 km

View of Mount Etna

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4

3.85 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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5

3.92 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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6

4.19 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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7

4.24 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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8

4.39 km

Picnic Area With Barbecue in Parco dell'Alcantara

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B

5.72 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

1.76 km

1.09 km

383 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.66 km

940 m

709 m

354 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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