Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Monte Pellegrino, Palermo
Sicily
Monte Pellegrino rises directly from the sea north of Palermo in a 600 m limestone cliff wall. Goethe called it 'the most beautiful headland in the world.' The Santuario di Santa Rosalia on its flank marks the cave where Palermo's patron saint lived as a hermit; the pilgrimage path up dates from the 17th century.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Goethe's 'most beautiful headland'
- Santa Rosalia sanctuary
- Palermo panorama from 600 m
With your dog
Wide rocky path; dogs on leash.
