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Messina Gate – Monte Veneretta Trail loop from Taormina-Giardini

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Messina Gate – Monte Veneretta Trail loop from Taormina-Giardini

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Messina Gate – Monte Veneretta Trail loop from Taormina-Giardini

06:47

19.5km

1,030m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.41 km

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

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Corso Umberto is a popular promenade in historic Taormina. The antique shopping street invites you to shop and stroll. In cozy cafés you can enjoy the incomparable flair of Taormina.

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1.72 km

Messina Gate

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From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This …

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2.08 km

Via Crucis and views of Taormina and the coast

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The way is also worthwhile at night. The steps are lit and you have a beautiful view of the illuminated Taormina and the sea!

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2.64 km

Madonna della Rocca Church

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Historic chapel built into a rock with a cozy interior & picturesque sea & city views.

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5.09 km

Monte Veneretta Trail

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The path to Monte Veneretta is really exciting, it offers breathtaking views of the sea.

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5.44 km

Ruins of the Old Stone Building on the Hillside Overlooking the Sea

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11.5 km

Portella Tropiano

Mountain Pass

17.2 km

View of Mount Etna

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On a clear day you can see Mount Etna in the background, one of the most active volcanos in the world

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17.6 km

View of Taormina

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Not only in the morning

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19.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

4.93 km

3.29 km

2.25 km

640 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.64 km

3.59 km

3.08 km

1.26 km

1.09 km

794 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

27°C

22°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Messina Gate – Monte Veneretta Trail loop from Taormina-Giardini

Corso Umberto I (Taormina)

Messina Gate

Via Crucis and views of Taormina and the coast

Madonna della Rocca Church

Monte Veneretta Trail

Ruins of the Old Stone Building on the Hillside Overlooking the Sea

View of Mount Etna

View of Taormina

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