Grotta dei Rovi – View of Ragusa Ibla loop from Cava della Misericordia

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Grotta dei Rovi – View of Ragusa Ibla loop from Cava della Misericordia

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Grotta dei Rovi – View of Ragusa Ibla loop from Cava della Misericordia

02:25

8.18km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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852 m

Dangerous, stopped

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Attention: this route is currently not accessible. Selective culling of wild boar is taking place in the area. The Region of Sicily has therefore imposed a temporary ban on access …

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1.48 km

Grotta dell'Oro and Sorgente della Misericordia

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Much of Ragusa's water comes from this cave and the Sorgente della Misericordia. On the walls you can clearly see how the water shaped the stone.

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1.99 km

Grotta dei Rovi

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A deep cave. The entrance is a bit hidden. Along the way there is a sign "Grotta dei rovi". Climb straight up the mountain here. The cave is in the …

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3.79 km

Cava della Misericordia

Forest

5.99 km

View of Ragusa Ibla

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Unfortunately the weather wasn't so good that day. Usually even nicer :)

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8.18 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

2.14 km

1.87 km

Surfaces

3.08 km

2.14 km

1.94 km

591 m

441 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

22°C

13°C

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

April 22, 2025,Grotta del Gigante — tour en boucle

Very nice hike. Follow the trail lower than the one suggested and you'll be in the forest and not on the road. For the cave, bring a flashlight rather than cell phone light. Enjoy your hike.

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