Noto Historic Center – Climb to Testa dell'Acqua loop from Avola

Noto Historic Center – Climb to Testa dell'Acqua loop from Avola

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Noto Historic Center – Climb to Testa dell'Acqua loop from Avola

05:58

123km

1,830m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Riserva naturale orientata Cavagrande del Cassibile

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

Noto Historic Center

Highlight • Historical Site

In the historic center of Noto there is everything that the eyes could wish to see.
Some narrow streets climb to the "high floor" with interesting slopes.

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20.0 km

Climb to Testa dell'Acqua

Highlight • Viewpoint

23.0 km

Ruins

26.6 km

Testa dell'Acqua Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Drinking water in a strategic point.

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26.7 km

Church of Saint Isidore the Farmer, Testa dell'Acqua

Highlight • Religious Site

Small hamlet with the church of Sant'Isidoro Agricola in the center.

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41.6 km

Historic Center of Palazzolo Acreide

Highlight • Historical Site

Churches, museums, the archaeological area of Akrai and a delightful view over the Anapo valley.

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61.7 km

Summit of Monte Lauro

Highlight • Summit

Monte Lauro is a mountain of modest height with its 987 meters, but it remains the highest point of the Iblei chain and you can enjoy an excellent view from here.

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112 km

The late 19th century church is owned by the heirs of the Marquis Silvestro Loffredo Gutkowski di Cassibile. Inside it houses some paintings dated between the end of the 17th century and the middle of the 18th century.

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120 km