Ancient Ruins and Charming Towns
A road cycling route starting from Carlentini
Explore the ancient ruins and charming towns of Eastern Sicily on this cycling adventure.
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Eastern Sicily as you cycle through ancient ruins and visit charming towns. This route offers an ascent of 865m over a distance of 103km, making it suitable for moderately experienced cyclists. The epicness of this route is rated at 3, as it takes you through some historically significant areas of Sicily.
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Start: Carlentini City centerCarlentini: Quiet roads and beautiful scenery for cycling.
Carlentini is a town located in Sicily, Italy. From a cyclist's perspective, Carlentini offers a mix of flat and rolling terrain, making it suitable for both road and gravel cyclists. The roads in and around Carlentini are relatively quiet and offer scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The town itself has some local amenities and historic sites to explore. In terms of tourism, Carlentini is not a popular tourist destination but it can serve as a base for exploring the nearby attractions such as Catania and Syracuse. Overall, Carlentini provides a pleasant cycling experience with its quiet roads and beautiful scenery.3 km
3 km
LentiniTownLentini is known for its ancient Greek remains, including the impressive Temple of Apollo.
16 km
16 km
Monte Rannè98 mPeakMonte Rannè offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby coastline.
65 km
65 km
MisterbiancoTownMisterbianco is a traditional Sicilian town famous for its production of pistachios and citrus fruits.
73 km
73 km
LibrinoSub-urbLibrino is home to the archaeological site of Megara Hyblaea, one of the earliest Greek colonies in Sicily.
103 km
103 km
Finish: Carlentini City centerCarlentini: Quiet roads and beautiful scenery for cycling.
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