Reggio Calabria
PalmiView of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Sicily from Monte Sant'Elia
Reggio Calabria
PalmiView of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Sicily from Monte Sant'Elia
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View of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Sicily from Monte Sant'Elia
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In Calabria on the Tracciolino, the path overlooking the sea
Between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the last mountain areas of the Aspromonte National Park, …
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Bedste ruter nær View of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Sicily from Monte Sant'Elia
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9,83km
03:02
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Embark on the Monte Sant'Elia loop tour, a moderate hike that rewards you with spectacular panoramic views over the Costa Viola. This route covers 6.1 miles (9.8 km) with an elevation gain of 1167 feet (356 metres), taking approximately 3 hours and 1 minute to complete. You will traverse varied terrain, from Mediterranean scrub and wooded areas with maritime pines to narrow paths, all leading to exceptional vistas of Sicily and active volcanoes like Etna and Stromboli from the lookout point with three crosses.
This trail requires good fitness and sure-footedness, as you will encounter sections with easy climbing and potentially overgrown paths. Some parts of the route, particularly during the descent towards Palmi, can be narrow and dense with fern or thorny brambles. Recent reports suggest that certain sections might be impassable due to collapses or very high vegetation, so it is wise to check current conditions before you plan your visit. Consider hiking in June to experience dreamlike flower meadows.
Monte Sant'Elia is famously known as the "balcony on the Tyrrhenian Sea," offering one of the world's most beautiful panoramas thanks to its unique geological conformation. Historically, the mountain, once called "Aulinas," holds significance with the Byzantine monk Elias the Younger, who founded a coenoby here in the 9th century AD. The trail's path along the Costa Viola, a designated Special Protection Area, also highlights its ecological value, while ancient tales like the "Legend of the Devil's Stone" enrich the cultural journey.
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Let vandretur. Passer til alle konditionsniveauer. Let tilgængelige stier. Egnet for alle niveauer.
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Højdemeter 570 m
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