Necropoli di Pantalica — ring tour

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Necropoli di Pantalica — ring tour

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4.8

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1,045

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Necropoli di Pantalica — ring tour

03:53

12.2km

390m

Hiking

Embark on the difficult Necropoli di Pantalica — ring tour, a challenging hike through a UNESCO World Heritage site in southeastern Sicily. This route spans 7.6 miles (12.2 km) with 1275 feet (389 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking about 3 hours and 52 minutes to complete. You will navigate…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 10.2 km for 136 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.91 km

Picnic area by the Anapo River

Highlight • River

You have to find this path by the river in places by climbing over rocks.

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2.30 km

Pantalica Rock Tunnel

Highlight • Cave

The tunnels are not lit. Sometimes you can't see the light at the other end.

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2.70 km

View of the Anapo Valley Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Panorama of the gorge

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3.79 km

Old Railway Station at Pantalica Necropolis

Highlight • Historical Site

December 2023 accessible again

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5.55 km

Bronze Age Rock Tombs

Highlight • Historical Site

Here is stop number 1 for the shuttle bus from the main entrance of Ferla.

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6.83 km

Anaktoron Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately you can only see the outlines.

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8.70 km

View of the Anapo River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of the Anapo River, which runs through the Necropolis

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9.88 km

Calcinara Stream

Highlight • River

Calcinara is the largest tributary of the Anapo and owes its name to its calcareous water.
Calcinara originates on the lower slopes of Pantalica, in the gorges of the Iblei …

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10.2 km

Bat Cave

Highlight • Cave

Pay attention to the entrance path to the cave. It is definitely worth a visit!

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

3.47 km

2.09 km

1.25 km

267 m

126 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

3.53 km

1.45 km

565 m

496 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

24°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 15, 2022,4 st schwehr

Demanding hike. Great views and historically interesting info points.

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April 20, 2025,Nekropole von Pantalica — Rundtour

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Necropolis of Pantalicia
The most beautiful hike we've ever done.

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January 9, 2026,🇮🇹Nekropole von Pantalica☀️🌤️

Today's hike was fantastic, though at times quite challenging and rocky. It required concentration. The Anapo Gorge is incredibly impressive, both naturally and historically. Today, it's an area left to nature, filled with birdsong and the gurgling and rushing of rivers and streams. A herd of wild boars crossed my path. I wanted to take a picture, but I froze …

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September 25, 2025,NecropoliPantalica

Today, I hiked through one of Sicily's largest prehistoric archaeological sites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A tour that offers everything: rocky paths in the blazing sun, but also shaded ones as I walked along the bottom of the gorges. From the viewpoints, I was able to admire the many burial chambers carved into the rock, many of them right …

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December 20, 2023,Wanderung Weltkulturerbe Pantalica, Valle dell Anapo

Sensational hike to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pantalica. It has over 5,000 chamber tombs, dating from the late Sicilian Bronze Age and early Iron Age. The necropolis belonged to the settlement of Pantalica and gave its name to the Pantalica (Northern) culture.

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June 2, 2026,Necropoli Pantalica

You can reach the start of the tour with the free shuttle bus. You can also be picked up again at the end.

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March 29, 2023,Galleria nella roccia – Area picnic in riva al fiume Runde von Sortino

Forgot to stop komoot, hence recorded 3km more than actually done 😵‍💫😏

August 8, 2025,Tunnel – Nekropole von Pantalica Runde von Sortino

10km at 34°C was strenuous, but not difficult. We (53 and 57) were in good shape. 4.5 liters of water. We took a dip at the end. The prohibition signs at the beginning, like everything in Italy, are seen more as recommendations for action ;-). It was a nice feeling to enter our personal details at the beginning, as well …

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