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Venus Castle – Erice Historic Town Centre loop from Erice

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Venus Castle – Erice Historic Town Centre loop from Erice

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Venus Castle – Erice Historic Town Centre loop from Erice

01:32

4.98km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

Waypoints

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326 m

Trapani Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Walls with the Porta di Trapani tower from the Norman period.

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582 m

Former Monastery

Highlight • Historical Site

A former monastery can be visited here for a small entrance fee.

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1.29 km

Venus Castle

Highlight • Castle

A beautiful view, no matter in which direction you look.

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1.43 km

View of Erice and the Bay of Trapani

Highlight • Viewpoint

On this section of the trail you have a fantastic view of the coast and the surrounding area, as well as of the village of Erice itself - simply a pleasure and nothing can beat it.

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1.55 km

Balio Garden

Highlight • Natural

The Giardino del Balio is beautifully designed and offers a cozy place to relax after a sightseeing tour of the town.

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2.04 km

Erice Historic Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Erice is a beautiful Sicilian town that can be reached on foot from Trapani by following the Sentiero Italia or by taking the cable car. Absolutely worth a visit!

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2.49 km

Dom Chiesa Madre (Main Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is dedicated to St. Mary of the Assumption (Maria SS. Assunta) and dates back to the first half of the 14th century, when King Frederick III of Aragon …

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3.40 km

Spanish Quarter of Erice

Highlight • Historical Site

great view over the bay

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4.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.04 km

388 m

367 m

139 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

490 m

363 m

250 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Venus Castle – Erice Historic Town Centre loop from Erice

Trapani Gate

Former Monastery

Venus Castle

View of Erice and the Bay of Trapani

Balio Garden

Erice Historic Town Centre

Dom Chiesa Madre (Main Church)

Spanish Quarter of Erice

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