From Marcellinara to Taverna through the Pentone pass at the foot of the Sila National Park

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From Marcellinara to Taverna through the Pentone pass at the foot of the Sila National Park

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From Marcellinara to Taverna through the Pentone pass at the foot of the Sila National Park

06:53

89.8km

2,360m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring bicycle adventure from Marcellinara to Taverna, traversing the Pentone pass at the foot of the Sila National Park. This difficult 55.8-mile (89.8 km) route demands very good fitness, featuring a significant elevation gain of 7743 feet (2360 metres) and taking around 6 hours and 53…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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5.05 km

Tiriolo

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Tiriolo is a charming city in the province of Catanzaro. Here there are noble palaces, churches, the remains of the castle and the Costume Museum.

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24.9 km

Scenic Road Between Tiriolo and Taverna

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This stretch of road is truly spectacular and exciting to ride on your own bike, whatever it is.
The surface is paved and the road crosses a stretch of spectacular vegetation: you'll feel like you're pedaling inside a painting.

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44.3 km

Taverna

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This is Taverna, a small Italian town in the province of Catanzaro in Calabria. The village is located on the slopes of the mountains that make up the Sila Park. …

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89.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.5 km

1.21 km

169 m

Surfaces

85.7 km

4.25 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

April 21, 2025,I - Kalabrien 2025-Tag14 - 7v12 - Villaggio Mancuso - Taverna - Tiriolo - Martelletto

What a fantastic route through the mountains. At the end, you can see two seas. The impressions are endless. When booking the hotel, Babsi wasn't so sure. Industrial area and food? But today, Easter Monday, the whole of Italy is closed anyway. Not even a bar is open. The hotel is like being on another planet. Nestled among palm trees …

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