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Messina
Taormina

Saracens' Trail – Monte Veneretta Trail loop from Taormina

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Italy
Sicily
Messina
Taormina

Saracens' Trail – Monte Veneretta Trail loop from Taormina

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(119)

596

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Saracens' Trail – Monte Veneretta Trail loop from Taormina

05:20

13.7km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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1.27 km

Messina Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This natural stone structure is a landmark of the city and you will inevitably go there, or through there, when you stroll over the Corso Umberto

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2

1.75 km

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

Highlight • Settlement

Corso Umberto is a popular promenade in historic Taormina. The antique shopping street invites you to shop and stroll. In cozy cafés you can enjoy the incomparable flair of Taormina.

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3

1.88 km

Via Crucis and views of Taormina and the coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The way is also worthwhile at night. The steps are lit and you have a beautiful view of the illuminated Taormina and the sea!

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4

3.53 km

Saracens' Trail

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For the way back from Castelmola to Taormina the Sentiero dei Saraceni is a very good alternative. The entry into Castelmola you have to look for something. Then the path leads through gardens and meadows, with a beautiful view of Mount Etna and the hinterland of Taormina. The path is mostly paved and was even lit up once. The lights have fallen victim to vandalism and are now standing around as ruins. That's how it is in Sicily.

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5

3.71 km

Gateway to Castelmola

Highlight • Historical Site

Something for those interested in sports. In any case, Castelmola is a quiet place in contrast to Taormina.

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6

4.13 km

Church of St. Blaise

Highlight • Religious Site

Not far from this beautiful church with a viewing platform, a pedestrian street starts to Taormina, that is a very beautiful road with breathtaking scenery, for some reason not popular.

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4.61 km

Madonna della Grotta

Cave Entrance

8

5.85 km

Monte Veneretta Trail

Highlight • Trail

The path to Monte Veneretta is really exciting, it offers breathtaking views of the sea.

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9

11.7 km

View of Taormina

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Not only in the morning

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.90 km

3.59 km

3.47 km

1.50 km

856 m

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

4.39 km

2.50 km

774 m

355 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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