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Castellana Sicula

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Heights – Split Erratic Boulder loop from Nociazzi

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Italy
Sicily
Palermo
Castellana Sicula

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Heights – Split Erratic Boulder loop from Nociazzi

Hard

5.0

(2)

17

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Heights – Split Erratic Boulder loop from Nociazzi

08:05

23.4km

1,100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Parco delle Madonie

Waypoints

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4.89 km

Roman Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Wonderfully preserved aqueduct at the entrance to the village. The road runs underneath and it is integrated into the village on the right and left.

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2

15.7 km

Piano delle Finestre Fountain

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Fresh water fountain. Refresh your senses here before climbing to the summit or to the sanctuary! The water is fresh and drinkable.

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3

16.2 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Heights

Highlight • Religious Site

Between 1 and 15 August processions take place to the Sanctuary, on Monte Alto, a pilgrimage church, which was later opened.

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4

18.4 km

Split Erratic Boulder

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rock in the middle of the landscape.

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18.5 km

Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel

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A votive chapel, for the most faithful.

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6

18.7 km

Fountain of the Sanctuary of the Madonie

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A large fountain with very fresh water.

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7

19.3 km

As soon as the dogs notice you, the loud barking starts... poor animals.

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21.4 km

Portella Maruggi

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23.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

5.28 km

2.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

4.88 km

2.60 km

2.54 km

2.08 km

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

31°C

18°C

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Comments

May 1, 2024,4 Tappa Via dei Frati: Polizzi Generosa - Petralia Sottana
Very beautiful stage with lots of nature and wild animals. Unfortunately very foggy on the way up. The descent requires a lot of concentration and surefootedness.

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