Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

Ponte Umbertino – Entrance to Ortigia

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Ortygia is a small island off the east coast of Sicily that forms the historic center of the city of Syracuse and is separated from the mainland by a strait …

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2.00 km

Aretusa Promenade

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Beautifully landscaped marina

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2.41 km

Red Cove of Ortigia

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Local bathing bay!

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2.94 km

Fort Vigliena

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A great place to swim in the shallow water.

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3.92 km

Ortigia Market

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A very nice market in Syracuse. Worth seeing if you're in the city.

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4.80 km

Ortigia Fortress Seawall

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impressive especially by stormy weather

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6.24 km

Maniace Castle

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Castello Maniace – the present fortress was built by Frederick II from 1232 to 1240.

In 1704, a gunpowder chamber exploded, destroying large parts of the interior of Castello Maniace. …

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7.55 km

Statue of Archimedes

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Archimedes is a son of the city of Syracuse. He lived from about 288 to 220 BC. Chr ..

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8.90 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

2.86 km

2.06 km

119 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

3.32 km

190 m

< 100 m

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Ponte Umbertino – Entrance to Ortigia

Aretusa Promenade

Red Cove of Ortigia

Fort Vigliena

Ortigia Market

Ortigia Fortress Seawall

Maniace Castle

Statue of Archimedes

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