Cuba of Santa Domenica – Castiglione di Sicillia loop from Calatabiano

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Cuba of Santa Domenica – Castiglione di Sicillia loop from Calatabiano

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Cuba of Santa Domenica – Castiglione di Sicillia loop from Calatabiano

04:37

60.5km

1,060m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.0 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.6 km

Alcantara River Bridge

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This is a small bridge over the Alcantara river from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the river.

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22.9 km

View of the Alcantara Valley

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Beware of deviations from the original path to get to this highlight, it is necessary to take a slightly more bumpy road with sections down from the saddle.

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25.9 km

Cuba of Santa Domenica

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Hidden in the hills of the Alcantara valley, the Cuba, or church of Santa Domenica, is a fascinating mystery of the past. Its construction, estimated between the 7th and 9th …

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26.0 km

View of Castiglione di Sicilia

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40.8 km

Castiglione di Sicillia

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41.3 km

View of Francavilla di Sicilia

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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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43.0 km

Viewpoint

50.3 km

View of the Alcantara Gorge

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If you take the small hiking trail on the opposite side of the river, you are not only almost alone, but you can also enjoy a beautiful view of the gorge

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58.9 km

Funicular to Calatabiano Castle

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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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