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Pantalica Rock Tunnel – Pantalica Necropolis loop from Pantalica - Necropoli della Cavetta

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Pantalica Rock Tunnel – Pantalica Necropolis loop from Pantalica - Necropoli della Cavetta

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Pantalica Rock Tunnel – Pantalica Necropolis loop from Pantalica - Necropoli della Cavetta

03:19

10.8km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Riserva naturale orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.33 km

Picnic area by the Anapo River

Highlight • River

You have to find this path by the river in places by climbing over rocks.

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1.94 km

Pantalica Rock Tunnel

Highlight • Cave

The tunnels are not lit. Sometimes you can't see the light at the other end.

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2.34 km

View of the Anapo Valley Gorge

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Panorama of the gorge

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3.44 km

Old Railway Station at Pantalica Necropolis

Highlight • Historical Site

December 2023 accessible again

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7.46 km

Calcinara is the largest tributary of the Anapo and owes its name to its calcareous water.
Calcinara originates on the lower slopes of Pantalica, in the gorges of the Iblei Mountains. It is fed by underground springs and the Sperone torrent flows into it on the right side; As the Calcinara flows into the Anapo, it has contributed significantly to the formation of a truly remarkable Mediterranean scrub, the center of which is the deep quarry excavated by it and for this reason known as the "Calcinara Quarry".

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7.64 km

Pantalica Necropolis

Highlight • Historical Site

Pantalica is one of the most impressive, but at the same time the most difficult to reach, Unesco World Heritage Sites in Sicily. Pantalica is a prehistoric archaeological zone. More precisely, the tomb dates from the late Bronze Age (from the 13th to the 8th century BC) and was one of the most important settlements of the Siculi. Pantalica is famous for the thousands of tombs carved into the steep cliffs of the Anapo Gorge. Apart from the necropolis, the area is also worth a visit because of the beautiful nature reserve. In fact, Pantalica is located in the Anapo Gorge Natural Reserve, a paradise for trekking fans thanks to the many panoramic trails.

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8.48 km

View of the Pantalica Necropolis

Highlight • Historical Site

Be on time for long walks

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9.43 km

Anapo River Crossing

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There is currently no bridge here, but the river can be crossed quite easily barefoot at this point (the water is knee-deep).

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

3.32 km

1.59 km

865 m

267 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.59 km

1.59 km

1.26 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

33°C

22°C

17 %

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Comments

August 8, 2025,Tunnel – Nekropole von Pantalica Runde von Sortino

10km at 34°C was strenuous, but not difficult. We (53 and 57) were in good shape. 4.5 liters of water. We took a dip at the end. The prohibition signs at the beginning, like everything in Italy, are seen more as recommendations for action ;-). It was a nice feeling to enter our personal details at the beginning, as well …

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November 18, 2024,Tombe di Pantalica und Anapo-Schlucht

A very impressive tour that took us a total of 4 hours. Hiking boots are a must!

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May 5, 2024,Weltkulturerbe "Tombe di Pantalica" - Gräber und tolle Natur

The World Heritage Site of Patallica was today's destination.
Necropolis with countless rock tombs in beautiful nature that reminded me a lot of the Ardèche...

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March 29, 2023,Galleria nella roccia – Area picnic in riva al fiume Runde von Sortino

Forgot to stop komoot, hence recorded 3km more than actually done 😵‍💫😏

September 19, 2025,Nekropole von Pantalica

A very beautiful tour. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of fluids! Sunscreen also doesn't hurt 🙃.

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June 23, 2025,Tour

A very beautiful tour, but requires some stamina. Along the way, there are small paradises for swimming.

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October 15, 2024,Pantalica - Valle dell'Anapo lato Sortino 🇮🇹

Very beautiful hike in the valley of an old railway line, along the river, with tunnels, beautiful little bathing pools and burial caves from various centuries before Christ.

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December 20, 2023,Wanderung Weltkulturerbe Pantalica, Valle dell Anapo

Sensational hike to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pantalica. It has over 5,000 chamber tombs, dating from the late Sicilian Bronze Age and early Iron Age. The necropolis belonged to the settlement of Pantalica and gave its name to the Pantalica (Northern) culture.

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Pantalica Rock Tunnel – Pantalica Necropolis loop from Pantalica - Necropoli della Cavetta

Picnic area by the Anapo River

Pantalica Rock Tunnel

View of the Anapo Valley Gorge

Old Railway Station at Pantalica Necropolis

Calcinara Stream

Pantalica Necropolis

View of the Pantalica Necropolis

Anapo River Crossing

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