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View of Aci Castello – Timpa of Acireale loop from Catania Picanello

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Italy

Sicily

Catania

View of Aci Castello – Timpa of Acireale loop from Catania Picanello

Moderate

4.3

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View of Aci Castello – Timpa of Acireale loop from Catania Picanello

03:38

61.1km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.85 km for 67 m

After 14.1 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.88 km

View of Aci Castello

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It is possible to go down to the sea for swimming. A visit to the castle is recommended.

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7.91 km

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

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The islands of the Cyclops, also known as the Faraglioni of Aci Trezza, derive their name from Greek mythology, in particular from the legend of the Cyclops Polyphemus, immortalized in …

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14.2 km

Timpa di Acireale Coastal Path and Sunset View

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15.1 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

17.3 km

Timpa of Acireale

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17.3 km

Santa Tecla

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bring a swimsuit! Or not, but take a dip in these fantastic waters anyway

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29.6 km

Mural in Memory of Franco Battiato

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Mural dedicated to the singer-songwriter Franco Battiato, with three images that retrace his journey from adolescence to adulthood.

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41.2 km

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Fonte Ludum Science center Catania facebook.com/share/p/18fDpNaP4t

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45.0 km

View of Santa Tecla and the Ionian Coast

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Panorama on the Ionian coast of Catania. In the background, the seaside village of Santa Tecla.

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61.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

16.2 km

8.60 km

3.91 km

406 m

297 m

200 m

Surfaces

57.3 km

3.31 km

598 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 23 August

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View of Aci Castello – Timpa of Acireale loop from Catania Picanello

View of Aci Castello

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Timpa di Acireale Coastal Path and Sunset View

Timpa of Acireale

Santa Tecla

Mural in Memory of Franco Battiato

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