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Trapani Gate – Historic Center of Erice loop from Valderice
01:45
20.7km
690m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 10.1 km for 10 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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3.54 km
Climb to Monte Erice with views of Trapani and the Egadi Islands
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9.51 km
Erice
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9.75 km
Trapani Gate
Highlight • Historical Site
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10.4 km
Historic Center of Erice
Highlight • Historical Site
Visiting Erice is always beautiful, both in the warm and bright days of summer, when the light floods the streets and wonderful views open onto the valley and the sea, and in the winter days when the clouds envelop everything, giving the impression of being out of town. time and reality. The intricate labyrinth of alleys characterized by the beautiful squared pavement, offers unexpected glimpses of the churches and monasteries that here are more than sixty. The medieval atmosphere, the fresh air, the beautiful pine forests that surround it, the tranquility that reigns there and the local craftsmanship make it one of the favorite destinations for tourists.
Close to the Porta di Trapani, one of the entrances to the city, is the beautiful Mother Church which dates back to the 14th century and was built with material from the Temple of Venus. It is a fortress-church crowned with battlements with a large Gothic portico and a rose window that lightens the facade and an interior, in neo-Gothic style.
Nearby, isolated on the left, is the bell tower, formerly a watchtower, with Ghibelline battlements, loopholes and beautiful chiaramontano-style mullioned windows.
The Castle dates back to the Norman period (XII century), when on this promontory there were the remains of the ancient temple dedicated to Venus Ericina. The Normans built a fortress surrounded by mighty walls and protected by its position and by the more advanced Balio Towers, once connected to the castle by a drawbridge. The defensive character is still testified by the plumbing hole above the entrance door enriched by the coat of arms of Charles V of Spain and by a beautiful mullioned window.
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15.5 km
Gravel Descent with Sea View
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20.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.7 km
824 m
168 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
13.5 km
6.34 km
614 m
166 m
< 100 m
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