Historic Center of Erice – Trapani Gate loop from Trapani
Historic Center of Erice – Trapani Gate loop from Trapani
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Historic Center of Erice – Trapani Gate loop from Trapani
04:29
49.9km
1,410m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 35.6 km for 59 m
After 35.7 km for 56 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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3.17 km
Beach
Beach
17.1 km
Trail from Sant'Ippolito to the Erice Cemetery
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20.5 km
View of Trapani from the Trapani–Erice Cable Car
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22.9 km
View of Trapani from Santuario di Sant'Anna (Erice)
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35.1 km
Historic Center of Erice
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Visiting Erice is always beautiful, both in the warm and bright days of summer, when the light floods the streets and wonderful views open onto the valley and the sea, and in the winter days when the clouds envelop everything, giving the impression of being out of town. time and reality. The intricate labyrinth of alleys characterized by the beautiful squared pavement, offers unexpected glimpses of the churches and monasteries that here are more than sixty. The medieval atmosphere, the fresh air, the beautiful pine forests that surround it, the tranquility that reigns there and the local craftsmanship make it one of the favorite destinations for tourists.
Close to the Porta di Trapani, one of the entrances to the city, is the beautiful Mother Church which dates back to the 14th century and was built with material from the Temple of Venus. It is a fortress-church crowned with battlements with a large Gothic portico and a rose window that lightens the facade and an interior, in neo-Gothic style.
Nearby, isolated on the left, is the bell tower, formerly a watchtower, with Ghibelline battlements, loopholes and beautiful chiaramontano-style mullioned windows.
The Castle dates back to the Norman period (XII century), when on this promontory there were the remains of the ancient temple dedicated to Venus Ericina. The Normans built a fortress surrounded by mighty walls and protected by its position and by the more advanced Balio Towers, once connected to the castle by a drawbridge. The defensive character is still testified by the plumbing hole above the entrance door enriched by the coat of arms of Charles V of Spain and by a beautiful mullioned window.
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36.2 km
Trapani Gate
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49.9 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
28.3 km
13.0 km
6.55 km
1.11 km
799 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
31.9 km
13.1 km
3.79 km
788 m
253 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (760 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
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Tuesday 28 July
32°C
23°C
21 %
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