Casa forestale Moarda to Punta Sesto Cielo ed
Altofonte · about 15 min by car from Palermo
The walk
6.3 km out-and-back walk near Altofonte, up to Punta Sesto Cielo ed innesto sentiero 125: about 1 h 45 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: lunch at Corona Trattoria in Palermo (10.9 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From Palermo: about 15 min (10 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
38.02769,13.31524
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.
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 Altofonte and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Corona Trattoria in Palermo, 11 km by car.
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