Caccamo to Punto di Osservazione
Caccamo, Termini Imerese · about 55 min by car from Palermo
The walk
5.8 km out-and-back walk between Caccamo and Termini Imerese, up to Punto di Osservazione, 309 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 631 and 834 m above sea level. Along the way: Riserva naturale orientata Monte San Calogero.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Palermo: about 55 min (36 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Palermo, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
37.95193,13.72643
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Riserva naturale orientata Monte San Calogero300 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Caccamo and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Nangalarruni in Castelbuono, 32 km by car.
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