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Montalbano Elicona

Patriarchs' Trail – Volturi Peak loop from Contrada Fradaro

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Montalbano Elicona

Patriarchs' Trail – Volturi Peak loop from Contrada Fradaro

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Patriarchs' Trail – Volturi Peak loop from Contrada Fradaro

04:22

15.0km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Malabotta

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.55 km

Rocche dell'Argimusco

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Rocche dell'Argimusco are an important rock site. Some ancient tombs have been found in this place. At the moment the history of this place is not yet clear, it is being studied, but it is still very fascinating.

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2

4.91 km

Old Stone Ruin Near the Argimusco Megaliths

Highlight • Historical Site

Old ruin with no written history, probably used in ancient times by shepherds to watch over their flocks.

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3

6.82 km

Forest trail in the Bosco di Malabotta Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Very beautiful forest. Easy to commit.

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4

7.56 km

Portella di Croce Mancina

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This beautiful picnic area is located right next to the Croce Mancina gate, a pass at an altitude of 1,241 meters. Here, even in the height of summer, you can breathe the fresh air of the forest.

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5

8.27 km

Patriarchs' Trail

Highlight • Trail

6

8.44 km

Volturi Peak

Highlight • Summit

This place is always open and is a stop on the famous Path of the Patriarchs. Basic trekking equipment is recommended.

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7

9.63 km

Scenic trail in the Bosco di Malabotta Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

10.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

11.6 km

Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Malabotta

Nature Reserve

10

14.1 km

Gravel road among the oaks in the Bosco di Malabotta

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautiful road immersed in the greenery of the Malabotta Wood.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

4.60 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

9.05 km

4.60 km

1.36 km

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (1,140 m)

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