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Scenic Routes and Ancient Fortresses
A road cycling route starting from Carlentini
Discover the charm of Sicily's ancient fortresses on these scenic cycling routes.
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Experience the best of Sicily's historical treasures and stunning landscapes as you cycle through scenic routes dotted with ancient fortresses. With an ascent of 527m over 60km, these routes are suitable for cyclists of all skill levels. The epicness of this route is rated at 3, as it takes you through some of the most enchanting areas of Sicily.
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60 km
527 m
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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.0 km
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CarlentiniTownCarlentini, the starting point of this route, is known for its charming historic center and delicious pastries.
21 km
21 km
ScordiaTownScordia is a quaint town surrounded by lush orchards and vineyards, offering stunning views of Mount Etna.
38 km
38 km
Monte San Giorgio148 mPeakMonte San Giorgio is home to an ancient fortress that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
48 km
48 km
Poggio Santalanea93 mPeakPoggio Santalanea is a picturesque hill dotted with ruins of an ancient fortress.
60 km
60 km
Finish: Carlentini City centerCarlentini: Quiet roads and beautiful scenery for cycling.
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Lentini](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/lentini-4.webp)
![Image of Villasmundo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/villasmundo-4.webp)
![Image of Pedagaggi](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/pedagaggi-5.webp)
![Image of Francofonte](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/francofonte-5.webp)
![Image of Sortino](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/sortino-5.webp)
![Image of Scordia](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/scordia-5.webp)
![Image of Melilli](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/melilli-3.webp)
![Image of Ferla](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/ferla-4.webp)
![Image of Militello in Val di Catania](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/militello-in-val-di-catania-5.webp)