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Fiume Ciane and Saline di Siracusa Nature Reserve

Natural Monuments

Fiume Ciane and Saline di Siracusa Nature Reserve

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Fiume Ciane and Saline di Siracusa Nature Reserve

Recommended by 31 hikers out of 34

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Please check local regulations for: Riserva naturale orientata Fiume Ciane e Saline di Siracusa

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Location: Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

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1. Bridge over the Ciane River – Ciane Spring loop from Carrozzieri

6.64km

01:40

10m

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

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2. Bridge over the Ciane River – Ciane Spring loop from Carrozzieri

14.5km

03:42

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Christian

April 21, 2019

On the river Ciane southwest of Siracusa (Syracuse) grows the papyrus plant. It is the only place in Europe where the plant grows, from which the Egyptians produce paper. The origin comes from a gift made in ancient antiquity by the Egyptians to the king of Syracuse, the tyrant Hieron II (from about 305-275 BC). Impressive are also the many old ash trees, which line the river, and the big yellow lines. Near (about 200 m) of the eucalyptus trees fringed spring, you can stop in a café of the Agriturismo "Papyrus" and visit the lemon tree crops.
According to a Roman legend, the spring came from the tears of the nymph Ciane, which she shed about the abduction of her playmate Persephone by Pluto, the ruler of the underworld.
The path leads over flat terrain and can be walked on with ordinary running shoes.

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MichaelAC

October 22, 2020

You can see many dragonflies, butterflies, and every now and then birds of prey.

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Distance 3.07 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

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Fiume Ciane and Saline di Siracusa Nature Reserve

1. Bridge over the Ciane River – Ciane Spring loop from Carrozzieri

2. Bridge over the Ciane River – Ciane Spring loop from Carrozzieri

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