The Salinelle dei Cappuccini are part of three similar sites in the vicinity of the municipality of Paternò. In each of these sites, volcanic activity in the subsoil generates the release of mud, salt water and gas to the surface. The Salinelle dei Cappuccini owe their name to the presence of a convent of the Capuchin friars towards the end of the 16th century, a convent later abandoned due to the unhealthy air.

Translated by

•

Enrico Mj

July 5, 2021

Cycling

Fascinating volcanoes of mud and hot salty water on the slopes of Etna

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Top cycling routes to Salinelle dei Cappuccini

riders

1. Salinelle dei Cappuccini – Norman Castle of Adrano loop from Frumenti

69.6km

04:32

950m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(1)

riders

2. Salinelle dei Cappuccini – Borgo di Carcaci loop from Biancavilla Centro

58.3km

03:41

690m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(1)

riders

3. Salinelle dei Cappuccini – Sicily Divide finish loop from Villaggio Le Ginestre

98.0km

06:18

1,240m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Elevation 210 m

Weather

Saturday 24 January

16°C

7°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Paternò, Catania, Sicily, Italy

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Castello di Poira

Oasi di Ponte Barca

View of Mount Etna from Centuripe

Ascent Through the Lava Fields of Mount Etna

Ex Bourbon Horse Breeding Farm

Crateri Silvestri Inferiori

Galvarina Bivacco

Santa Maria di Licodia

Centuripe Calanchi – Sicilian Badlands With View of Mount Etna

Castello Normanno Paterno

Ponte di Pietralunga sul Fiume Simeto

Road Through the Lava Flow, Mount Etna

Salinelle dei Cappuccini

1. Salinelle dei Cappuccini – Norman Castle of Adrano loop from Frumenti

2. Salinelle dei Cappuccini – Borgo di Carcaci loop from Biancavilla Centro

3. Salinelle dei Cappuccini – Sicily Divide finish loop from Villaggio Le Ginestre

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️