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Alcantara Gorge – View of the Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

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Alcantara Gorge – View of the Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

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Alcantara Gorge – View of the Alcantara Gorge loop from Motta Camastra

04:11

15.1km

260m

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

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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3.56 km

View of the Alcantara River

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3.75 km

Path to the Alcantara Gorge

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Passed yesterday, unfortunately the path which goes back down towards the river is interrupted and impassable

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7.14 km

Gole Alcantara Municipal Entrance

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The entrance to the Alcantara Gorge via the "communal access" (stairs, €1.50) is tucked away in the middle between two parts of the commercial park (elevator, >€10). The associated parking …

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7.20 km

Gole dell'Alcantara Communal Entrance

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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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7.57 km

Alcantara Gorges

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Very cold water all year round. Very busy in summer. After rain in winter, the gorge is partially closed due to the risk of floods.

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7.64 km

Alcantara Gorge

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Pack swimming trunks and bathing shoes

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7.67 km

Alcantara Gorges from the River

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Very cold water all year round. Very busy in summer. After rain in winter, the gorge is partially closed due to the risk of floods.

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12.2 km

View of the Alcantara Gorge

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If you take the small hiking trail on the opposite side of the river, you are not only almost alone, but you can also enjoy a beautiful view of the gorge

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15.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.98 km

3.45 km

2.90 km

672 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

4.62 km

891 m

753 m

664 m

235 m

< 100 m

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