The path starts halfway up the hill and climbs up to Borgo Cusenza in the upper part of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and then descends again to reach the northern entrance again.
- Stages : Departure from the north entrance (San Vito Lo Capo side) - Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo - Cala dell'Uzzo - Museum of rural civilization - Grotta dell'Uzzo - C.da Sughero - Borgo Cusenza - Caves of Mastro Peppe Siino - Arrival at the North entrance.
- Length : 10 km
- Difference in altitude : 514 m (ascent) - 433 m (descent)
- Travel time 3.30 hours (excluding stops)
- Difficulty : medium for hikers
- Advice : Suitable trekking clothing according to the season. Always bring water to drink and small supplies of food. In summer always wear a hat and use sunscreen.
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After parking your car at the north entrance you head towards the ticket office (adults €5).
Entering the path you will immediately come across a crossroads, take the one on the right which will lead you along the halfway road.
You will admire Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo from above and with your gaze you will be able to admire the magnificent Gulf of Castellammare.
After 15 minutes you will be near the Museum of Rural Civilization . It is worth stopping to visit it. The custodians are always welcoming and will be happy to show you the objects on display.
Continuing, after a few minutes you will reach the Uzzo Cave . A large cavity that opens onto the rock face where various traces of the presence of man in the Paleolithic age have been found. After a short stop, you will continue uphill and you will be able to admire spectacular views. You will follow the route until the next crossroads, clear signs will show you how to get to Contrada Sughero and then to Borgo Cusenza.
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The climb begins to be felt but the effort is well compensated by a variety of scenarios that make your eyes shine. Once you arrive in C.da Sughero you will find a series of farmhouses that the management grants as refuges to those who want to stay overnight. The path continues, always uphill, above the first farmhouse you come across.
The view of the gulf below becomes more and more magnificent.
The ancient block of Borgo Cusenza will suddenly appear. Make a longer stop to enjoy the tranquility of this extremely fascinating and history-rich place. The sensation is that of a dive into the past. The various farmhouses have been restored and are furnished to recreate the atmosphere of the time in which the village was inhabited.
The path will continue towards a forestry road and after about 500 meters you will find the sign to go down towards the sea.
It is a gully that will lead you first to the caves of Mastro Peppe Siino and then will take you to the halfway path to take you back to the starting point.
Before leaving the reserve you can go down to the Tonnarella dell'Uzzo, the most famous of the seven coves in Zingaro and perhaps also visit the nearby Museum of Maritime Activities .
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