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Alcantara River Falls – Gurne dell'Alcantara loop from Mitogio

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Alcantara River Falls – Gurne dell'Alcantara loop from Mitogio

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3.9

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Alcantara River Falls – Gurne dell'Alcantara loop from Mitogio

05:45

20.6km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Parco dell'Alcantara

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Camping Site

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6.21 km

Alcantara Gorges from the river

Highlight • Gorge

Very cold water all year round. Very busy in summer. After rain in winter, the gorge is partially closed due to the risk of floods.

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In contact with the river water lava masses are cooled very quickly and solidified into prominent, densely supported columns. Over time, the Alcantara has eaten its way through the lava crucible and created this small impressive canyon.
Unfortunately, the area is now intensively managed by tourists and the upstream "adventure park" is a horror. A few meters further up the road, however, is the "Ingresso communale" of the municipality. There you can go for a small fee and go down the hummock in the canyon. However, the shore is shared with all the others, who usually choose the more comfortable way with the lift.
Most of the time the water level is low and you can wade in the water a little way into the gorge. There are no other ways.

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12.1 km

Disused railway bridge over the Alcantara River

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The old railway line over the bridge is easy to walk on. However, as it progresses it becomes so overgrown that it is better to choose the road that runs parallel to it.

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13.3 km

Alcantara River Falls

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The remains of the castle are very sparse, but the view is great. The climb begins a little further east. There are several entrances to the river along the easy hiking trail.

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13.6 km

Gurne dell'Alcantara

Highlight • Gorge

beautiful and no tourists because they are all in the great Alcantara gorge.

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13.6 km

Ruins of the bridge over the Alcantara River

Highlight • Bridge

13.6 km

Alcantara Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Follow the stairs, use the tree as a step and don't forget your towel.

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End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.43 km

4.57 km

4.37 km

2.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

4.98 km

2.30 km

2.03 km

1.97 km

406 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

34°C

26°C

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Comments

September 5, 2025,Alcantara-Schlucht Runde von Francavilla di Sicilia

Lots of asphalt and gravel roads, completely overgrown paths, gorgeous scenery, and a cool gorge.
Great tour under bright blue skies and 28 degrees Celsius.

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Alcantara River Falls – Gurne dell'Alcantara loop from Mitogio

Alcantara Gorge

Alcantara Gorges from the river

Alcantara Gorges

Disused railway bridge over the Alcantara River

Alcantara River Falls

Gurne dell'Alcantara

Ruins of the bridge over the Alcantara River

Alcantara Waterfalls

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