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Messina
Taormina

Castiglione di Sicillia – View of Francavilla di Sicilia loop from Taormina-Giardini

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Mountain biking trails
Italy
Sicily
Messina
Taormina

Castiglione di Sicillia – View of Francavilla di Sicilia loop from Taormina-Giardini

Moderate

4.3

(3)

38

riders

Castiglione di Sicillia – View of Francavilla di Sicilia loop from Taormina-Giardini

03:38

54.1km

850m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.2 km for 120 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.68 km

Beach

Beach

2

7.37 km

Funicular to Calatabiano Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

Calatabiano Castle boasts 2300 years of history as well as a phenomenal view of Taormina and Mount Etna. To visit it, it is better to take the funicular leaving the bicycle in the valley station.

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3

25.0 km

Church of Our Lady of Lourdes

Highlight • Religious Site

A nice climb with hairpin bends. An unexpected church in such a hairpin bend.

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4

26.5 km

Castiglione di Sicillia

Highlight • Settlement

5

27.1 km

View of Francavilla di Sicilia

Highlight • Viewpoint

The whole area is pretty deserted and you almost get the feeling that hardly anyone is at home. The roads are good, the area is super nice

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6

28.4 km

Abandoned Cycle Path Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This route doesn't seem to be maintained anymore. The beginning is excellent but on the tunnel side, there are big mud puddles. We were forced to take off our shoes …

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B

54.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

15.5 km

6.99 km

4.61 km

4.58 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

7.90 km

3.71 km

1.76 km

835 m

397 m

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Highest point (660 m)

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Friday 9 October

24°C

19°C

93 %

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