View of Punta Bianca – Temple of Hercules loop from Agrigento Bassa

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Agrigento

View of Punta Bianca – Temple of Hercules loop from Agrigento Bassa

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View of Punta Bianca – Temple of Hercules loop from Agrigento Bassa

03:38

53.2km

740m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 48.2 km for 66 m

After 48.3 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12 m

Agrigento Bassa Station

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The history of the Agrigento Bassa railway station, or Agrigento Centrale, begins in the 19th century, during the era of Bourbon domination in Sicily. The construction of the railway line that connected Agrigento to other cities of the island was started in 1874.

The station opened on April 25, 1883 and became an important railway junction for the region. Thanks to its strategic position, it facilitated the transport of agricultural goods and resources from the surrounding lands, contributing to the economic development of Agrigento and the surrounding areas.

During the period of railway expansion in Sicily, Agrigento Bassa station became a point of reference for travelers and local residents who used the train as their main means of transport. The station underwent several expansion and restructuring interventions over the years to cope with the increase in passenger traffic.

However, with the advent of road transport and the expansion of the road network, the Agrigento Bassa station gradually began to lose importance. The decrease in rail traffic led to a reduction in services and the adaptation of infrastructures.

Despite this, the station of Agrigento Bassa continues to play a fundamental role in the railway connection of the region. It still offers passenger transport services to various destinations in Sicily, allowing travelers to easily reach Agrigento and its tourist attractions, such as the Valley of the Temples, one of the most important archaeological sites on the island.

In recent years, efforts have been made to upgrade and modernize the station in order to offer a better experience to passengers and to preserve its historic significance.

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7.58 km

Temple of Hera (Valley of the Temples)

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Large wide entrance

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27.4 km

View of Punta Bianca

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The Punta Bianca Nature Reserve is located about 20 km further south from the urban center of Agrigento, well connected via the Provincial Road 71 and the State Road 115. The paths leading to the Punta Bianca Nature Reserve are easily practicable with a vehicle. transport, even if the last stretch is a bit more difficult to travel, it is therefore recommended to arrive with an off-road vehicle.

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28.0 km

Punta Bianca

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28.1 km

Casa Bianca of Punta Bianca

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Beautiful route from the castle of Palma di Montechiaro you arrive on the splendid white marma beach of Punta Bianca.

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28.2 km

Panoramic Sandy Coastal Trail

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It's a route that can be done at any time of the year, very beautiful.

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47.0 km

Temple of Hercules

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Akragas was only 582 BC. It was founded in a second wave of Greek colonization, but soon developed into the second most important Greek polis in Sicily after Syracuse, particularly following the victory in the battle of Himera. This importance found its expression, among other things, in a series of monumental temples built during the 5th century BC. BC they were built along the southern walls on a ridge, which in archaeological jargon is called the "Neck of the Temples" (Italian: Collina dei Templi), but popularly (due to its position below the modern city of Agrigento) as "Valley the temple" (Italian: Valley of the Temples). The term "Valley of the Temples" is often used generically also for the entire archaeological site of Agrigento.

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47.3 km

Valley of the Temples

Archaeological Site

48.3 km

Quartiere Ellenistico Romano

Archaeological Site

50.9 km

Franco La Rocca Municipal Library, Agrigento

Highlight • Historical Site

The library was founded in 1888, while in 1983 it was established as an institution with the name of "Biblioteca Santo Spirito" by the Palermitan librarian Francesco La Rocca who was its first director.

After his untimely death the "Santo Spirito library" was rededicated in his name.

In 2008 the library was transferred to a historic building in Agrigento, a former notarial archive, suitably renovated, and was inaugurated on May 30 of the same year in the presence of the mayor of Agrigento Marco Zambuto, and the cultural authorities of the city of Agrigento.

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

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