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Gravel Adventure in Sicily
A gravel cycling route starting from Palazzolo Acreide
An off-road gravel adventure with historic highlights
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This off-road gravel round-trip route is perfect for adventurous cyclists looking to explore Sicilian landscapes and historic highlights. With an ascent of 1552m and a distance of 67km, this route offers a moderate level of difficulty. The highlights along the route include the Teatro greco di Arkai, an ancient theater that adds a cultural touch to the adventure. Serra Vetrana offers beautiful landscapes and diverse natural beauty. Cava dei servi, an ancient quarry, provides an extra dose of history. Exploring Cozzo della Perrera unveils stunning panoramic views. Monte Rotondo and Poggio del Lupo offer thrilling off-road challenges and scenic rewards. This is a route that combines outdoor exploration with cultural experiences.
gravel
67 km
1552 m
Tough
Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Palazzolo Acreide Village centerPalazzolo Acreide: Challenging climbs and cultural heritage.
Palazzolo Acreide is a town located in Sicily, Italy. From a cyclist's perspective, Palazzolo Acreide offers a mix of challenging climbs and scenic countryside roads. The surrounding hills provide some challenging climbs for road cyclists while the countryside roads offer a pleasant ride for gravel cyclists. The town itself has a charming historic center with well-preserved Baroque architecture. In terms of tourism, Palazzolo Acreide is known for its cultural heritage and attracts tourists interested in history and architecture. Overall, Palazzolo Acreide is a great destination for cyclists looking for a combination of challenging rides and cultural exploration.1 km
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Teatro greco di ArkaiCastle RuinsThe Teatro greco di Arkai, an ancient theater, brings a cultural touch to this off-road gravel adventure.
5 km
5 km
Serra Vetrana717 mPeakSerra Vetrana offers diverse natural beauty and captivating landscapes.
19 km
19 km
Cozzo di Manzio469 mPeakCozzo di Manzio offers a unique adventure amidst rocky landscapes.
19 km
19 km
Cava dei serviAttractionCava dei servi is an ancient quarry that adds a sense of history and fascination to the adventure.
39 km
39 km
Cozzo della Perrera443 mPeakCozzo della Perrera rewards adventurous cyclists with stunning panoramic views.
51 km
51 km
GiarratanaVillageGiarratana provides refreshing bucolic sceneries that make it worth a stop.
52 km
52 km
Monte Rotondo573 mPeakMonte Rotondo offers a thrilling off-road challenge with remarkable landscapes.
57 km
57 km
Poggio del Lupo701 mPeakPoggio del Lupo provides an adventurous off-road climb with stunning panoramic rewards.
67 km
67 km
Finish: Palazzolo Acreide Village centerPalazzolo Acreide: Challenging climbs and cultural heritage.
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