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San Giorgio Viaduct – Arched railway bridge loop from Calatabiano

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San Giorgio Viaduct – Arched railway bridge loop from Calatabiano

Moderate

4.7

(10)

26

riders

San Giorgio Viaduct – Arched railway bridge loop from Calatabiano

01:54

29.5km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 152 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.97 km

Funicular to Calatabiano Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

Calatabiano Castle boasts 2300 years of history as well as a phenomenal view of Taormina and Mount Etna. To visit it, it is better to take the funicular leaving the bicycle in the valley station.

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2

11.1 km

Alcantara Gorges Trail

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3

11.5 km

Rocky Trail in Parco dell'Alcantara

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500 m of rough scree, not suitable for normal cyclists. But just push and enjoy the rest; it's worth it.

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18.0 km

Alcantara Gorges

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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 …

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18.4 km

Alcantara Gorges

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The river was once displaced by a lava flow of Etna, but has recaptured its riverbed over millions of years. Up to 20 m deep and 4-5 m wide with beautiful 5- and 6-cornered basalt columns.

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6

19.8 km

San Giorgio Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The farmers harvest the sun-ripened fruit and after a short palaver you can bite into a freshly harvested fruit with relish...

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7

19.9 km

Arched railway bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The entrance to the hamlet of San Cataldo is marked by this very suggestive arched railway bridge.

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8

20.8 km

Alcantara River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a small bridge over the Alcantara river from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the river.

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B

29.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

2.37 km

1.29 km

107 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

4.75 km

858 m

308 m

251 m

195 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 2 July

29°C

23°C

59 %

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