Fonte Ciane and Temple of Zeus — ring tour

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Fonte Ciane and Temple of Zeus — ring tour

Moderate

3.9

(27)

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Fonte Ciane and Temple of Zeus — ring tour

02:38

12.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.91 km

Ciane Spring

Highlight • River

This suggestive place, from which the Ciane river originates, is a curious place that has given rise to some ancient mythological tales. Papyrus plants grow on its banks.

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7.20 km

Papyrus Plants in the Ciane River Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

These papyrus plants are a rarity on the European continent and make this fun journey in nature even more characteristic.

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8.32 km

Bridge over the Ciane River

Highlight • Bridge

The small bridge that crosses the Ciane river.

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9.89 km

Picnic Area in Riserva Naturale Orientata Fiume Ciane e Saline di Siracusa

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful place to stop in the shade and enjoy your packed lunch in the midst of nature.

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11.6 km

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Highlight • Historical Site

This attraction has not been open to visitors for years!!!

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

4.03 km

3.40 km

723 m

159 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

3.18 km

1.39 km

1.38 km

1.04 km

705 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

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Comments

March 5, 2025,Quelle Ciane Flüsschen, an dem Papyruspflanzen stehen — Rundtour

On the way to the starting point there is a signposted Temple of Zeus, but it was closed when we passed by.
After rain the path can sometimes be a bit muddy...

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