With a length of about 7 kilometers and an uphill elevation gain of about 374 meters, the trail offers a hiking experience of about 4 hours (excluding stops), with difficulty rated as E (hiking). Between lanes and paths, nature welcomes and surprises us at every step.
Climbing up along the road to the impressive Bennistra Tower - a tower dating back to the 14th century - we immerse ourselves in the unique atmosphere of the Scopello landslide, a geological event that shaped the landscape a few decades ago. It is not an easy path, but with a firm and slow pace we succeed in the undertaking, letting ourselves be fascinated by the nature that opens up around us.
Continuing the ascent, we climb the rocky ridge overlooking the picturesque village. Finally, we reach a wide plateau that allows us to walk with more ease. To the right, on a small hill, we find the striking Islamic Granary-an ancient grain storehouse used by the Arab-born inhabitants of Visicari.
A few more steps and we are faced with the breathtaking spectacle of the Gulf of Castellammare on one side, and the Zingaro Nature Reserve on the other, which seen from above gives us a unique viewing experience.
We now head for Sentiero Italia, which will lead us from the picturesque Segesta to Scopello, taking us back to our starting point.