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

Waypoints

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6.21 km

Alcantara Gorge

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6.47 km

Alcantara Gorges from the river

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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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6.89 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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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

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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

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13.6 km

Alcantara Waterfalls

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

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20.6 km

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

Saturday 10 October

23°C

15°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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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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