Alcantara River Bridge – View of the Alcantara Gorge loop from Fondaco Motta

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Alcantara River Bridge – View of the Alcantara Gorge loop from Fondaco Motta

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Alcantara River Bridge – View of the Alcantara Gorge loop from Fondaco Motta

02:18

7.99km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Parco dell'Alcantara

Waypoints

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1.54 km

Alcantara River Bridge

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This is a small bridge over the Alcantara river from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the river.

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3.60 km

Trail to Gole dell'Alcantara (Free Access)

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On the opposite side of the Botanical and Geological Park there is a hiking trail where you don't have to pay anything to get into the gorge (other side it …

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4.21 km

Path to the Alcantara Gorge

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The small loop between points 2 and 5 is subject to a fee (€2 in April 2026 + €1/h parking) and descends to the river at the end of the …

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5.08 km

View of the Alcantara Gorge

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If you take the small hiking trail on the opposite side of the river, you are not only almost alone, but you can also enjoy a beautiful view of the gorge

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7.99 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

2.62 km

1.34 km

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

3.38 km

542 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

23°C

15°C

59 %

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Comments

September 6, 2024,Wandern auf Sizilien: Gole Alcantara

From the car park at the main entrance (parking for a donation) to the Alcantara Gorge, the path first led us downhill along the road. Passing lemon, lime and olive trees, lined with stone walls, there was a real Mediterranean flair 😃

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