The driveway coming from Nicolosi, up to the valley station of the Etna cable car is something very special. Dark lava fields from which plants seek their place. A worthwhile driveway, which can be perfectly combined with the complete circumnavigation of Etna.

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Daniel

August 20, 2020

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Very impressive route, only moderately steep, but naturally very sunny, a drive in the cooler morning hours is highly recommended.

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Windbeutel

September 27, 2023

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The traffic on weekends can be annoying in this great landscape

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Distance 12.0 km

Uphill 790 m

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Location: Nicolosi, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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