Norman Castle of Adrano – Madonna della Roccia loop from Acireale

Norman Castle of Adrano – Madonna della Roccia loop from Acireale

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Norman Castle of Adrano – Madonna della Roccia loop from Acireale

06:24

127km

2,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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After 1.97 km for 402 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Panoramic Terrace

Highlight • Viewpoint

the best view for the sunrise

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22.8 km

View of Mount Etna and the Coast

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39.8 km

Start of the Mareneve Climb

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From here begins the climb called "Mareneve" a name that already alone tells the 1100 meters of altitude difference which in 17 km, lead from just over 500 to over 1600 meters of altitude.

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67.0 km

Monolith Near Maletto

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Visible on the SS284 route

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87.4 km

Located on a lava plateau overlooking the Simeto river valley, Adrano is famous for its production of citrus fruits, olives, pistachios and vegetables. If you come in July, you will find the important fair held here every year.

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108 km

Madonna della Roccia

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Great tour to relax while admiring the millenary lava material, practically in the hills!

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127 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

105 km

18.2 km

4.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

121 km

4.90 km

977 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

27°C

18°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 26, 2024,Giro dell'Etna da Catania, in Febbraio

For next time or for those who emulate it, avoid the SB10 "spillover" variant due to a very dangerous dirt stretch, 300m long, after 2-3km. Take the "Mareneve" directly from the north-western SS284 Etna

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