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Claudio Picchi
September 21, 2022
Hiking
The highest point of Rocca Busambra, at 1613 meters above sea level. The view is spectacular and recalls that of the much higher continental mountains.
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Luigi Parrinello
November 1, 2022
Hiking
Magnificent 360 degree panorama over the whole of western Sicily, especially sunrise and sunset. The ascent and descent can be very challenging.
Levi Farina
October 13, 2025
Hiking
Be careful on the westward ascent! The final 150 meters to the summit are quite steep and very exposed. The terrain is also not ideal, consisting of scree, small stones, …
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Best routes near Rocca Busambra summit (1,613 m)
3.4
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72
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15.9km
06:06
760m
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Hike the difficult 9.9-mile Bosco della Ficuzza, path for Rocca Busambra, gaining 2503 feet to Sicily's highest western peak.
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4.8
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35
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10.7km
04:32
640m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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940m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 1,640 m
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