Ficuzza Royal Hunting Lodge – King's Pulpit loop from Marineo

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Ficuzza Royal Hunting Lodge – King's Pulpit loop from Marineo

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Ficuzza Royal Hunting Lodge – King's Pulpit loop from Marineo

04:53

46.7km

1,330m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.1 km for 586 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

10.5 km

Torretta Tower

Highlight • Monument

beautiful itinerary that leads to the whirlpool of the dragon the former fish market of the king.

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13.3 km

Dragon's Whirlpool Pond

Highlight • Lake

This whirlpool remains dry for most of the year, but the suggestive landscape that surrounds it is always fascinating and deserves to be visited.

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14.1 km

Long Pool

Highlight • Lake

Unlike the nearby Gorgo del Drago, this small water reserve is fed all year round and offers perennial refreshment to the surrounding flora and fauna.

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20.9 km

Ficuzza Royal Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Real Casina di Caccia was commissioned by the Bourbon king Ferdinand III at the end of the eighteenth century. It is inserted within the Ficuzza Park and is the …

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27.5 km

Portella Gramigna

Mountain Pass

28.0 km

King's Pulpit

Highlight • Monument

Apparently King Ferdinand III of Bourbon had this stairway carved into the rock so that he could hunt while sitting, waiting for the game to be pushed towards his position.

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30.2 km

View of Rocca di Corvo and the Ficuzza Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can enjoy a good view of the surrounding valley and of the different environments around Rocca di Corvo.

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37.6 km

Rifugio Al Bosco

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Excellent restaurant immersed in the woods, especially for lunch, sandwiches with grilled meat and a vast assortment of beers.

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46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

4.67 km

3.72 km

3.50 km

3.40 km

Surfaces

35.8 km

5.64 km

5.21 km

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

July 1, 2023,Ficuzza dal Bush Pub

In the first 30 km 1200 meters in altitude, immersed in beautiful woods. Technical sections, demanding climbs, steep descents with roots and gullies. Finally tired but satisfied, we reward ourselves at the Bush pub.... when it's open 😅

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