Nicosia to Riserva naturale orientata Sambuchetti-Campanito
Nicosia · about 1 h 45 min by car from Catania
The walk
5.4 km out-and-back walk near Nicosia: about 1 h 30 of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Riserva naturale orientata Sambuchetti-Campanito.
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 Catania: about 1 h 45 min (72 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 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
37.82370,14.39228
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 Sambuchetti-Campanito400 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 Nicosia and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Nangalarruni in Castelbuono, 28 km by car.
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