In contact with the river water lava masses are cooled very quickly and solidified into prominent, densely supported columns. Over time, the Alcantara has eaten its way through the lava …

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April 14, 2019

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The gorge is very impressive. The access from this page is for a komoot user but rather under the dignity. There is a Fahrstuihl that leads down into the gorge ...
But on the other hand it is beautiful and very lonely ...

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November 1, 2021

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We were in the gorge at the end of October, and the river was carrying quite a lot of water at that time, so we had to turn around in both directions in good time. But there was relatively little going on, and the rock formations and the nature around them are really fantastic! If you are mobile, you can drive up to the nearby mountain village of Motta Camastra before or after the hike, and with a bit of luck you will catch a glimpse of Mount Etna, if it is not covered in clouds!

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Best Hikes to Alcantara Gorges — Communal Entrance

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1. Gole dell'Alcantara – loop tour

961m

00:15

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

2.20km

00:35

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Alcantara Gorges – Alcantara Gorges loop from Motta Camastra

15.2km

04:13

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 200 m

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Sunday 25 January

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52 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Motta Camastra, Messina, Sicily, Italy

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Alcantara Gorges — Communal Entrance

1. Gole dell'Alcantara – loop tour

2. Alcantara Gorge – Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

3. Alcantara Gorges – Alcantara Gorges loop from Motta Camastra

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