I loop
about 1 h by car from Catania
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- CAI · OpenStreetMap
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Report an errorThe walk
Almost-loop walk of 4.3 km , 189 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 400 and 604 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Tenuta di Aglaea (0.9 km) and lunch at San Giorgio e il Drago in Randazzo (13.7 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
Estimated elevation profile
Elevation 401–603 m · ↑ 345 m · ↓ 49 m
Terrain estimate for separate track segments: order and direction do not necessarily describe the trip. Out-and-back sections are not doubled. Route statistics retain the source values.
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Mapzen Terrain Tiles · EU-DEM / Copernicus / USGS · Produced using Copernicus data and information funded by the European Union - EU-DEM layers. GMTED2010 and SRTM terrain data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. Global ETOPO1 terrain data: U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Mapzen / Tilezen. Profiles sampled and derived by Hike & Fork. · 2026-11-05
A good day here
Estimated walking: 90 min · breaks: 0 min
Full day duration: 6 h 30 min · Estimated finish: 16:30
- Walking
- 1 h 30 min
- Breaks
- 0 h 00 min
- Transfers
- 1 h 00 min
- Waiting before lunch / visits
- 1 h 30 min
- Lunch
- 1 h 30 min
- Wine tasting
- 1 h 00 min
Estimated times. Check transfers along the actual route; the plan does not calculate traffic or public transport schedules.
Travel from home, station approaches, the journey home after the last stop and any festival are excluded.
- next dayStart walking
Meeting point · 37.88946, 15.11662
- next dayEnd of the trail
The trail ends 500 m from the start in a straight line. Plan how to get back.
- next dayLunch at San Giorgio e il Drago
- next dayTasting at Tenuta di Aglaea
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How to get there
By car
From Catania: about 1 h (42 km as the crow flies). Parking access and availability must be checked for this trail.
By train and bus
Take a train to Catania, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
37.88946,15.11662
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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
- Castiglione di SiciliaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italy900 m from the trail
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Tenuta di Aglaea
Castiglione di Sicilia · 900 m from the trail in a straight line
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Verified contacts and hours: not available.
Report an errorIndependent winemaker
Aitala Vini dell'Etna
LINGUAGLOSSA · 5.4 km from the trail in a straight line
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Report an errorIndependent winemaker
Palmento Costanzo
Passopisciaro · 6.8 km from the trail in a straight line
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Tastings Monday to Sunday; check the booking page for times and availability.
Palmento Costanzo · Data checked
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Report an errorRecommended osteria
San Giorgio e il Drago
Randazzo · 13.7 km from the trail in a straight line
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Report an errorRecommended osteria
4 Archi
Milo · 18.1 km from the trail in a straight line
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Dinner daily except Wednesday; lunch Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Confirm exact times.
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Report an errorBook tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
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