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Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

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Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

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Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

00:31

1.92km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Parco dell'Alcantara

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158 m

Alcantara Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

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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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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Alcantara Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

"Hike" is definitely an exaggeration. It is a walking path and at the same time worth seeing. Look for the Communal Entrance if you do not want to take guided …

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1.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.00 km

900 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

989 m

489 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

22°C

13 %

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October 1, 2025,Alcantara Schlucht ⛰️⛰️

Because the lava cooled much faster in the water than in air, it took on a special form as it solidified: columnar lava. Over the millennia, the river carved its way through this lava flow, forming remarkable gorges, the Gole dell'Alcantara. Since we had to wait out another thunderstorm in the car, we were practically alone in the gorge afterward. …

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March 12, 2023,Italien, Sizilien: Gole dell' Alcantara

The rocky gorges of the Gole dell' Alcantara, which are up to 20 meters deep, were dug into the lava rock of Mount Etna by the Alcantara river.

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April 4, 2023,Gole Alcantara 20230404

Unfortunately the way down to the river was still closed

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October 6, 2021,🇮🇹 Gola della Alcantara06.10.2021 13:39

Today we visited the Alcantara gorge. This gorge was formed by lava flows from Mount Etna around 8,000 years ago. The lava has frozen bizarrely due to the cold river water. Nicely laid out and the entrance fee is 10 € / person and if you want to take the lift to the bottom of the gorge it costs an …

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September 21, 2025,Grosse Alcantara Schlucht

Afterwards, there's a short walk around the large Alcantara Gorge (€10, with a lift to the riverbed for €14). The paths are park-like, with some beautiful viewpoints, but it's more of a stroll than a hike.

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March 6, 2025,Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara

Currently (March 6th) the visit is only partially worthwhile (with a €10 entrance fee), as the rear viewing points and staircases are (still) closed. The water is too high at the moment and it is being repaired. Only the front entrance (with lift) to the beach is open. The wonderful shapes of the basalt columns are magnificent, however. In summer, …

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Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

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Alcantara Gorges from the river

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