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Trapani Gate – Venus Castle loop from Erice

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Trapani Gate – Venus Castle loop from Erice

Moderate

4.9

(25)

78

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Trapani Gate – Venus Castle loop from Erice

03:29

10.2km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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52 m

Erice, Porta Spada and the city walls

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The path runs along the ancient Punic walls up to Porta Spada, from the Norman era.

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902 m

Trapani Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Walls with the Porta di Trapani tower from the Norman period.

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978 m

Dom Chiesa Madre (Main Church)

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The church is dedicated to St. Mary of the Assumption (Maria SS. Assunta) and dates back to the first half of the 14th century, when King Frederick III of Aragon …

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1.63 km

Balio Garden

Highlight • Natural

The Giardino del Balio is beautifully designed and offers a cozy place to relax after a sightseeing tour of the town.

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1.64 km

Venus Castle

Highlight • Castle

A beautiful view, no matter in which direction you look.

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8.08 km

Spanish Quarter of Erice

Highlight • Historical Site

great view over the bay

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9.06 km

Narrow Cobblestone Streets of Erice

Highlight • Historical Site

A very worthwhile place to see. Great

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9.26 km

Former Monastery

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A former monastery can be visited here for a small entrance fee.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

3.01 km

1.71 km

757 m

481 m

150 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.46 km

1.72 km

1.04 km

871 m

161 m

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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