Cava d'Ispica – Cava Ispica Nord loop from Bivio Sant'Alessandra

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Cava d'Ispica – Cava Ispica Nord loop from Bivio Sant'Alessandra

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Cava d'Ispica – Cava Ispica Nord loop from Bivio Sant'Alessandra

03:57

13.8km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.04 km for 668 m

After 7.93 km for 668 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

Catacomb of Larderia

Highlight • Cave

One of the largest burial sites in Sicily. It contains more than 400 sepultures and is divided into 3 galleries, but only one can be visited. The site is definitely worth a visit but a ticket is required!

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3.53 km

Cava d'Ispica

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful quarry with prehistoric caves used as homes until the 1960s. Easy routes with little incline. Bring enough water and food.

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4.02 km

Castello di Castelluccio

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Over three floors you will find houses, stables and cisterns hewn into the rock. There are information panels and a paved path. In the castle itself you can climb around …

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4.73 km

Cava Ispica Trail Starting from Rifugio Kalura

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Beautiful scenery with caves in the rock faces. Unfortunately, the trail is not continuously accessible, so you have to ride out of the valley every now and then.

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5.75 km

Cave Dwellings

Highlight • Cave

The caves and some of the houses were inhabited at least until the 1950s and 1960s. Be careful, there is a risk of falling rocks. The path is not marked …

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7.31 km

Caves

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

8.90 km

Cava Ispica Nord

Highlight • Gorge

The queen of the gorges in the province of Ragusa. A total of 13km long, experienced hikers can hike through the entire gorge. A very beautiful place with many houses …

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10.9 km