Italy
Sicily
Catania
Zafferana Etnea
Descent Through the Lava Field at Silvestri Craters
Italy
Sicily
Catania
Zafferana Etnea
Descent Through the Lava Field at Silvestri Craters
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 32 out of 33 road cyclists
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parco dell'Etna
Location: Zafferana Etnea, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Since the road surface is sometimes very bumpy, if possible choose this route for the driveway, the road is much better in the direction of Nicolosi (09/2017)
February 16, 2020
Beautiful hairpin bend descent through the lava field up to Zafferana Etnea. The road surface is unfortunately not so good.
December 25, 2019
From the parking lot in the lava field below the tree line you have a beautiful view over the old wooded craters to the top of Etna, see 2 photos
January 23, 2020
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