Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Sentiero del Tracciolino, Costa Viola
Calabria
When the coastal railway was moved into tunnels, its old bed on the cliffs of the "Violet Coast" became a nearly level walking route through terraced vineyards, past ruined stations and short galleries, with the Aeolian Islands and Sicily across the Strait of Messina.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
March – June, September – November
Parking · Paid
Paid parking in Scilla or Bagnara Calabra; train links the two.
Water
Fountains in Scilla and Bagnara; carry water on the line.
Highlights
- Former railway grade on sea cliffs
- Terraced "heroic" vineyards
- Aeolian Islands and Sicily in view
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome; a former railway grade, easy underfoot, some tunnels.
