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Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

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Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

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Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

00:31

1.92km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

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Parco dell'Alcantara

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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158 m

Alcantara Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

The river was once displaced by a lava flow of Etna, but has recaptured its riverbed over millions of years. Up to 20 m deep and 4-5 m wide with beautiful 5- and 6-cornered basalt columns.

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459 m

Tyrannosaurus rex model, Parco dell'Alcantara (Alcantara River Park)

Highlight • Structure

751 m

Alcantara Gorges from the river

Highlight • Gorge

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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1.47 km

"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 tours etc. When buying the entrance ticket, make sure that you buy at least the orange route (6€). The €2 entrance ticket only allows you to access the beach via the stairs. If you are too lazy to walk or have difficulty walking, you can buy a ticket for the elevator to the river. But then you have to take the elevator and are not allowed to use the stairs, even though the price for the elevator is many times higher.

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1.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.03 km

870 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

992 m

485 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 13 May

22°C

13°C

18 %

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Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

Alcantara Gorges

Tyrannosaurus rex model, Parco dell'Alcantara (Alcantara River Park)

Alcantara Gorge

Alcantara Gorges from the river

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