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Madonna della Rocca Church – View of Mount Etna loop from Alcantara

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Madonna della Rocca Church – View of Mount Etna loop from Alcantara

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Madonna della Rocca Church – View of Mount Etna loop from Alcantara

03:41

42.6km

1,120m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.0 km for 153 m

After 32.0 km for 100 m

After 33.9 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.1 km

Portella del Giasso

Mountain Pass

27.4 km

Portella Pandolfo

Mountain Pass

30.6 km

Castelmola Village and Panoramic View

Highlight • Settlement

Nice climb

Tip by

32.0 km

Madonna della Rocca Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Historic chapel built into a rock with a cozy interior & picturesque sea & city views.

Tip by

34.1 km

View of Mount Etna

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fascinating view of Monte Ziretto, still covered in snow in April

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37.4 km

Giardini Naxos

Highlight • Settlement

38.6 km

Seafront of Giardini Naxos

Highlight • Beach

39.6 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Tears

Highlight • Religious Site

42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

10.0 km

4.86 km

2.63 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

7.96 km

3.94 km

1.39 km

283 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

30°C

22°C

30 %

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Madonna della Rocca Church – View of Mount Etna loop from Alcantara

Castelmola Village and Panoramic View

Madonna della Rocca Church

View of Mount Etna

Giardini Naxos

Seafront of Giardini Naxos

Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Tears

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