Sicily · Hiking

Leni - Pian del Vescovo

2.6 mi
round trip
4,850 ft
climb
2,044 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Leni - Pian del Vescovo is an out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.2 miles round trip) in Sicily, Italy. It runs between about 450 ft and 2,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,980 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Malfa, about 1.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte dei Porri, Monte Rivi and Monte Fossa delle Felci. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Leni - Pian del Vescovo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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