Fallen Icarus – Byzantine Rock-Cut Tombs loop from Maddalusa

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Fallen Icarus – Byzantine Rock-Cut Tombs loop from Maddalusa

Hard

4.1

(13)

138

hikers

Fallen Icarus – Byzantine Rock-Cut Tombs loop from Maddalusa

05:22

19.2km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Villa Aurea

Highlight • Historical Site

The British officer and amateur archaeologist Alexander Hardcastle lived here from 1921. He financed the exploration of the temple complex.

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3.23 km

Fallen Icarus

Highlight • Monument

Impressive appearance :D

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3.66 km

Byzantine Rock-Cut Tombs

Highlight • Historical Site

Some Byzantine burial caves can still be seen in the remains of the city wall.

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3.98 km

Temple of Juno, Valley of the Temples

Highlight • Historical Site

Definitely worth seeing if you're in the area. Ideally, go at off-peak times when there are no tourist buses.

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5.54 km

Cyclopedestrian Overpass

Highlight • Bridge

Serves its purpose

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5.59 km

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Tempio di Giove Olimpico)

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of the temple of Jupiter Olimpio (Zeus for the Greeks) are the testimony of one of the largest Doric temples of classical antiquity; unfortunately the area, probably already …

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5.76 km

Telamon of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento

Highlight • Monument

Looks impressive

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6.12 km

Temple of the Dioscuri (Valley of the Temples)

Highlight • Historical Site

The area known as the Sanctuary of the Chthonic Deities is, in reality, the central part of a series of adjacent sacred areas, dedicated to underground cults (in our case, …

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16.3 km

Viewpoint

19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.95 km

2.62 km