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The Way between mines and castles

A land at times barren and wild, rich in contradictions and wonders.

Difficulty: Medium | Km: 68.74 | Time: 3:26:13

In brief
You ride through a land barren and sometimes wild at times green, but always varied and poignant beauty. It starts with the breathtaking pass down to "the mountain of salt" the mine Bosco. The undulating route takes us to the foot of the slope that will lead us to Mussomeli. 7 km uphill pedaling, Manfredonico view of the imposing castle overlooking all the "Walloon". A visit to the castle, including historic sights and fascinating legends. It starts at a time of Sutera and his Monte S. Paolino. Renowned for its nativity scene for years that gathers tourists from all over Sicily ... After a stop for lunch, back in Serradifalco through constant ups and downs with the final climb brings us back home, tired but happy.

Fino alla fine degli anni ottanta a Serradifalco,

Stage 1:
Until the end of the eighties in Serradifalco, "The country of mining" has been running the Mine Stincone, rich deposit of sulfur and potassium salts. Today it is only possible to admire the old mining site which once characterized almost all the country's economy. Based economy first from the mines of Sulphur, and then note the mines potash.

Splendido maniero medievale di Mussomeli, il Castello Manfredonico che si trova a circa due chilometri dal centro abitato si erge su un costone calcareo alto 80 metri. Le sue possenti mura quasi si fondono alle rocce cui è aggrappato, formando un tutt'uno che conferisce ai luoghi un aspetto inconsueto, quasi fiabesco e senza tempo. Si tratta di un magnifico manufatto costruito nel 1370, probabilmente sui resti di una fortezza araba, da Manfredi III di Chiaramonte, discendente di Carlo Magno. Il castello è stato messo al centro di diversi misteri e leggende per via delle molteplici vicende storiche avvenute fra le sue mura. Si racconta di strani rumori e fruscii di vestiti di seta, di sospiri e cigolii che danno l'impressione di essere attorniati da strane presenze.

Stage 2: Manfredonico Castle - Mussomeli (CL)
Beautiful medieval castle of Mussomeli, Manfredonico Castle which is located about two kilometres from the town centre stands on a limestone Ridge 80 metres high. Its walls nearly melt the rocks which is clinging, forming a whole which gives an aspect unusual places, almost magical and timeless. It is a magnificent building built in 1370, probably on the remains of an Arab fortress, Manfredi III Chiaramonte, a descendant of Charlemagne. The castle was placed at the Centre of several mysteries and legends because of the many historical events that took place between its walls. It tells of strange noises and rustling of silk clothes, sighs and squeaks that give the impression of being surrounded by strange presences.

E' un paese ricco di tradizioni ed artigianato ed essendo di stampo arabo conserva anche un centro storico di particolare interesse. Al momento detiene il riconoscimento di

Stage 3: Sutera (CL)
It 'a country rich in tradition and handicraft and being mold Arabic also retains a historic center of particular interest. Currently holds the recognition of "Orange Flag" by the Italian Touring Club. You can make the trip to Mount St. Paulinus, on which stands the Sanctuary of the same name, artistic and architectural element of great importance, for its silver urns that hold the relics of saints and Pauline and Onofrio. Visite the Museum of ethno-anthropological Rabatello district, visit the church of the Carmine where you can admire the statue of the Madonna del Soccorso, donated by Francis Solomon, one of the thirteen knights of the Challenge of Barletta. Worthy of note is the nativity scene that is organized every year at Christmas time in the district Rabato the country and attracts thousands of visitors.

Road, medium intensity, undulating course, requires an average athletic training!

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