San Cataldo Church – Torre Colonna - Sperone loop from San Nicola Tonnara

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San Cataldo Church – Torre Colonna - Sperone loop from San Nicola Tonnara

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San Cataldo Church – Torre Colonna - Sperone loop from San Nicola Tonnara

07:19

120km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.5 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.93 km

Built after 1160, this small church blends harmoniously elements of Nordic and Arabian architecture, typical of the Norman period of Sicily: three graceful, bright red domes float on a simple rectangular cube facing east.

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30.8 km

Falcone and Borsellino Mural

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This mural is dedicated to the memory of Paolo Borsellino and Giovanni Falcone, two magistrates who were among the most active in the fight against the Mafia in Italy in …

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31.6 km

Sant'Erasmo Mural

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Created by the Palermitan artist Igor Scalisi Palminteri in July 2019, the mural depicts Saint Erasmus, the patron saint of fishermen. The painting, in a very evocative position overlooking the …

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58.1 km

Torre Colonna - Sperone

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Torre Colonna - Sperone is part of the municipality of Altavilla Milicia, in the province of Palermo

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67.0 km

Ponte San Leonardo

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Clearly visible along the SS113, at the Termini Imerese exit towards Palermo.

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69.2 km

View of Termini Imerese Coast

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120 km

San Nicola l'Arena Marina and Tower

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From this point, you can enjoy a pleasant view of the small harbor and the 12th-century Tower of San Nicola l'Arena. The tower once served to defend a tuna fishery from pirate attacks.

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120 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.5 km

13.6 km

5.13 km

1.71 km

737 m

169 m

Surfaces

103 km

10.8 km

5.84 km

694 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

31°C

19°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

October 18, 2024,Tag 65 | Piana Calzata → Palermo

We went along the coast to Palermo. At midday I drove through the city, which was quite busy because two cruise ships were in the harbor. Nevertheless, it was really nice, especially the many pedestrian zones. After a long search I also found a pizzeria with a good bike parking space. Although rain was forecast for the whole day today, …

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March 30, 2025,Sizilien Tag 1: Palermo -Cefalu

Our departure towards Genoa was initially hampered by a marten bite (3 cables including an oil sensor). After a two-hour delay, everything went like clockwork. A day later, we arrived in Palermo by boat in the rain. On Sunday, we set off on our first tour to Cefalu in sunshine. As we left Palermo, our Garmin warned us several times …

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April 12, 2025,Tag 13 Napoli Palermo von Cafalu nach Palermo

Today was a fantastic end to our cycling trip.
A wonderful early summer day with pure sunshine...
Plus a leisurely, slightly undulating ride along the coast with great views of the sea.
Cycling heart, what more could you want?

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