604 - Sentiero Abisso del Gatto - Cefalù
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604 - Sentiero Abisso del Gatto - Cefalù
The Abisso del Gatto cave is located in the Cefalù area, at the western slope of Cozzo Carcarello, 380 m above sea level. With its 1100 m lenght and 323 depth, the cave is the deepest one in Sicily. Because of its characteristics and difficulties, only expert cavers, well prepared technically and physically can enter the cave.
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Nature
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Geologic
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Landscapes and Geology
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Speleological
Points along the trail
Area Attrezzata - Rocca di Cefalù
The picnic area is located inside a beautiful natural landscape setting nearby the archeological area...
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Trail lenght: 7 Km and 611 meters
Journey time: 4 Hours
Return Journey time: 2 Hours
Trailhead elevation: 52 m/slm
End of the trail elevation: 393 m/slm
Recommended seasons: Autumn | Spring | Summer | Winter
Difficulty: EEA
Useful informations
Accessible only to allowed cavers (minimum 4 people). Accessible through reservation.
Necessary equipment
- Caving equipment