Monte Pellegrino, ring tour

Hiking trails & Routes

Palermo

Monte Pellegrino, ring tour

Moderate

4.7

(49)

145

hikers

Monte Pellegrino, ring tour

03:08

9.67km

330m

Hiking

Embark on the Monte Pellegrino ring tour, a moderate hike spanning 6.0 miles (9.7 km) with an elevation gain of 1068 feet (326 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete. As you hike, you will experience varied terrain, from paved sections to cobblestones and unpaved paths,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.29 km

Stone Labyrinth of Monte Pellegrino

Highlight • Structure

This curious labyrinth is made up of 2260 stones, and reproduces the oldest type of labyrinth, namely the Cretan Unicursale, in this case with 11 coils.

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4.46 km

Gorgo di Santa Rosalia

Highlight • Lake

This small pond is rich in biodiversity; in fact, it houses numerous aquatic species as well as being the perfect home for amphibians such as the Emerald Toad and the Painted Discoglossus.

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4.80 km

Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia

Highlight • Religious Site

Saint Rosalia was a virgin and hermit on Monte Pellegrino. She is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

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6.81 km

View of the Santa Maria dei Rotoli cemetery from Monte Pellegrino

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible view of the Centiero di Santa Maria dei Rotoli cemetery

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9.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

1.90 km

1.86 km

1.47 km

Surfaces

3.68 km

2.86 km

2.37 km

736 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

23°C

18°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

April 23, 2023,Monte Pellegrino

A wonderful hike with varied vegetation on natural paths. Great views of the sea and Palermo, a funny labyrinth and a really fascinating, beautiful little pilgrimage church about halfway. I am totally excited about this tour.

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