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Historic Center of Erice – Trapani Gate loop from Golfo di Bonagia

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Historic Center of Erice – Trapani Gate loop from Golfo di Bonagia

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Historic Center of Erice – Trapani Gate loop from Golfo di Bonagia

03:22

45.7km

830m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.5 km for 290 m

After 30.9 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.44 km

Gravel Descent with Sea View

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You can also drive down here. However, the route is very rough. But something other than the street

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13.4 km

The history of Erice has its roots in the legend that wants the city founded now by Aeneas, now by Eraclea or simply by Erice, king of the Elimi. Certainly in antiquity Erice was known for its temple where the Phoenicians worshiped Astarte, the Greeks Aphrodite and the Romans Venus. Mount Eryx served as a reference point for navigators of which Venus soon became the protector. At night, a large fire lit in the sacred area served as a lighthouse. The Phoenicians were succeeded by the Syracusans (4th century BC), the Hellenes (3rd century BC), the Carthaginians, and finally the Romans who maintained the temple by abandoning the city which rose again after the year 1000 with the Norman domination. At that time there was a village connected to a Norman castle with a bridge, inhabited by Christians, but it was no longer called Erice, but Monte San Giuliano, a name it kept until 1936.
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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14.0 km

View from Erice

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Fantastic view from up here

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14.5 km

Trapani Gate

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Walls with the Porta di Trapani tower from the Norman period.

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30.8 km

Trapani Beach

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Of the ancient walls there remains the short stretch that from the fish market square reaches the Conca bastion, now it is a walk that allows you to enjoy one of the most fascinating views of the city.

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31.2 km

Trapani

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Trapani was born as a port for the nearby village of Erice around the year 1000 BC and owes its subsequent development to the alliance with Carthage. When Carthage was finally defeated by the Romans, Trapani and its population were opposed by the central government, causing a period of decline and depopulation. The city regained a central role during the Arab and then Norman domination. Since then, Trapani has maintained a certain importance during the succession of various dominations, thanks to its position and its resources. Suffice it to say that the salt mines, still in operation today, date back to the Phoenician era, while the port has gradually transformed from a commercial hub to a tourist hub thanks to its proximity to the Egadi islands and the African coast.

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34.7 km

Beach

42.3 km

Tonnara di Bonagia

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The Bonagia tonnara is located on the western coast of Sicily, a few kilometers from the center of Trapani. This ancient tuna fishing establishment dates back to the 17th century and was active until the mid-20th century.

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44.9 km

Coastal Path Between Cortigliolo and Tonnara Bonagia

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45.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

4.49 km

2.80 km

862 m

698 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

7.27 km

2.99 km

2.23 km

344 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

28°C

21°C

39 %

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Historic Center of Erice – Trapani Gate loop from Golfo di Bonagia

Gravel Descent with Sea View