Floresta – Montalbano Elicona
- 8.9 mi
- one way
- 1,223 ft
- climb
- 4,443 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Floresta – Montalbano Elicona is a 8.9-mile point-to-point route in Sicily, Italy. It runs between about 2,170 ft and 4,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,220 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Floresta, about 2.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Polverello, Monte Caci and Monte Parco. Cascata dell'Angara is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Agatos and Camping Area Santa Maria del Bosco are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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