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Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 5

19,5 km from Gela to Niscemi through alpine terrain and mountains.

Gela Niscemi linear
19,5km Distance
+305m Ascent
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
27 views
2 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded Pilgrimage route

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

La quinta tappa, dopo giorni di mare, lascia la costa per inoltrarsi attraverso la ricca e florida piana di Gela e raggiungere Niscemi. Altimetria costante e paesaggio da ammirare, tra nidi di cicogna e regie trazzere perfettamente conservate

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03 · 10 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument summit viewpoint ruins
Frana 1997 monument · 46 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Colle Monteleone summit · 79 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Dalmazio Birago monument · 236 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Belvedere di Niscemi viewpoint · 257 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Statua del Migrante monument · 426 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Bitalemi ruins · 497 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Tempio di Demetra ruins · 419 m off route 9,3 km 48%
Belvedere viewpoint · 244 m off route 17,1 km 88%
Martiri della libertà monument · 310 m off route 19,5 km 100%
Gela prima città libera d'Europa dal Nazifascismo monument · 330 m off route 19,5 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +305 m descent −35 m
0 km 9,7 km 19,5 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 5 is 19.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 5 takes approximately 4h 51min to complete.
No, Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 5 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Gela to Niscemi. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 5 starts at Gela.
Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 5 is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 5 is maintained and managed by Vie Francigene di Sicilia.
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