Erice Historic Town Centre – Venus Castle loop from Casa Santa

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Erice Historic Town Centre – Venus Castle loop from Casa Santa

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Erice Historic Town Centre – Venus Castle loop from Casa Santa

04:33

13.1km

730m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.12 km

Erice

Highlight • Historical Site

Arrival at beautiful Erice.
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5.34 km

Trapani Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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5.79 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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5.98 km

Narrow Cobblestone Streets of Erice

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A very worthwhile place to see. Great

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6.45 km

Venus Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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7.05 km

Narrow Alleys in Erice

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Erice is truly a special place for hikers who want to enjoy old alleys and medieval flair. The tight network of cobblestone streets invites you to wander aimlessly through the …

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7.59 km

Dom Chiesa Madre (Main Church)

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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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10.3 km

View of Trapani

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From this point you can enjoy an excellent view of the bay of the city of Trapani and of the entire coast. A place of peace and wonder!

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

4.15 km

1.24 km

214 m

118 m

Surfaces

6.61 km

3.42 km

2.98 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

21°C

16°C

61 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 11, 2022,Trapani - Erice (con funivia)

Erice is a small, nice mountain village that has completely fallen out of time 🙂🤗. At about 750m above sea level it is enthroned on Monte Erice above Trapani. Already inhabited in pre-Christian times, this place was first mentioned around 1300. With its narrow, picturesque streets, the old, small churches and the many other small details, you feel like you …

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May 26, 2024,Sightseeing in Erice

The first and last 3km were covered by cable car. Parking at the starting point of the cable car (N 38° 1' 28.06" , E 12° 33' 0.31")

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October 11, 2023,☀️ Sizilien 🇮🇹 / Welcome to Erice (Hin und zurück mit Bergbahn Trapani) 🚠⛰️

Own rating: 6 / 7⭐
Cable car: €11 (ascent & descent) per person P
🅿️ Mountain railway: €6 for almost 6 hours 👍🏼

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July 20, 2022,Stadtrundgang Erice vorher Seilbahn 🚡

Avoiding the ascent by car and the search for a parking space, since we took the cable car from Trapani to the mountain town of Erice. Driving time approx. 10 minutes and a great all-round view. Erice is great for walking. It feels a bit cooler than in Trapani. All very relaxed, highly recommended.

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