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Francavilla Di Sicilia

Piccole Gole dell'Alcantara – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

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Francavilla Di Sicilia

Piccole Gole dell'Alcantara – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

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Piccole Gole dell'Alcantara – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

02:26

34.1km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.45 km for 155 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.03 km

Alcantara River Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Here you can do a little hike on the river Alcantara.
The car can be conveniently parked under the bridge

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6.11 km

Piccole Gole dell'Alcantara

Highlight • Gorge

Small gorges of Alcantara, free admission. a very beautiful area surrounded by waterfalls and lakes

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8.00 km

Cuba of Santa Domenica

Highlight • Religious Site

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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26.6 km

View of Castiglione di Sicilia

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

28.4 km

Castiglione di Sicilia Castle and Alcantara Gorge View

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The place was once a royal city of the Normans. The castle still stands as a ruin.

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31.5 km

Stone Bridge over the Alcantara River

Highlight • Bridge

You can probably start a tour through the canyon here.

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34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

4.51 km

2.70 km

848 m

504 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

6.04 km

3.02 km

1.35 km

1.30 km

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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