Alcantara Gorges – Alcantara Gorge loop from Mitogio

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Alcantara Gorges – Alcantara Gorge loop from Mitogio

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Alcantara Gorges – Alcantara Gorge loop from Mitogio

03:44

13.4km

240m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Parco dell'Alcantara

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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2.40 km

View of the Alcantara River

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2.58 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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5.98 km

Gole Alcantara — Municipal Entrance

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The entrance to the Alcantara Gorge via the "communal access" (stairs, €1.50) is tucked away in the middle between two parts of the commercial park (elevator, >€10). The associated parking …

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5.98 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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6.27 km

Alcantara Gorge

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"Hike" is definitely an exaggeration. It is a walking path and at the same time worth seeing. Look for the Communal Entrance if you do not want to take guided …

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6.91 km

Alcantara Gorge

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7.17 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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11.7 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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13.4 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

3.76 km

3.17 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

4.62 km

1.28 km

1.11 km

643 m

500 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

September 11, 2024,Die Alcantara Schlucht

Definitely worth a visit; make sure you take your bathing suit with you, even though the water comes down from Etna it is very cold 🥶.
Impressive rock formations.

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