Rocca di Cefalu
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 820 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 820 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,050 ft
- TrailRank
-
51
4.3
- Min elevation
- 257 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 2 hours 11 minutes
- Coordinates
- 355
- Uploaded
- August 15, 2016
- Recorded
- June 2016
near Cefalù, Sicilia (Italia)
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Itinerary description
La Rocca dominates the silhouette of Cefalu. A visit to Cefalu is not complete without the hike up to the castle. The mountain may have a fresh breeze when it is getting hot in Cefalu town.
Entrance is regulated by a gate near Piazza Garibaldi, where a fee is charged. The trail is well signposted, and not difficult. Excellent views across the old town of Cefalu are to be had from the "Belvedere", which would also make a good place for the picnic. Views from the top go further afar, in all directions.
Earlier trail description indicate a loop hike circumnavigating the castle. At the time of our visit, the loop was blocked by a barrier. It also was apparent that this - now blocked - part of the trail is not without risk and certainly not suitable for children.
Unfortunately, Sicily was hit by a series of wild-fires in Summer 2016. We climbed Rocca two days later and the the devastating effects could be seen all along the coast.
Bring water, as there is none on the hill. And whatever the strains of the hike, Cefalu offers many rewards in form of ice cream and excellent seafood!
Entrance is regulated by a gate near Piazza Garibaldi, where a fee is charged. The trail is well signposted, and not difficult. Excellent views across the old town of Cefalu are to be had from the "Belvedere", which would also make a good place for the picnic. Views from the top go further afar, in all directions.
Earlier trail description indicate a loop hike circumnavigating the castle. At the time of our visit, the loop was blocked by a barrier. It also was apparent that this - now blocked - part of the trail is not without risk and certainly not suitable for children.
Unfortunately, Sicily was hit by a series of wild-fires in Summer 2016. We climbed Rocca two days later and the the devastating effects could be seen all along the coast.
Bring water, as there is none on the hill. And whatever the strains of the hike, Cefalu offers many rewards in form of ice cream and excellent seafood!
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258 ft
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Intersection
Monument
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