Volcanic Crater of Mount Etna
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 185 out of 188 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parco dell'Etna
Location: Nicolosi, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Best Hikes to Volcanic Crater of Mount Etna
- EasyEtna Summit Craters – Volcanic Crater of Mount Etna loop from Passopisciaro
01:15
3.42km
230m
Intermediate4.9
(8)
94
View of Mount Etna Crater – Etna Summit Craters loop from Adrano02:46
6.71km
470m
Expert4.8
(112)
853
Cratere Piano del Lago from Rifugio Sapienza – loop hike in the Parco dell'Etna04:41
11.2km
960m
Tips
When walking around the crater rim of the volcanic cone, you can already feel the warmth in the ground through the soles of your shoes. When the metal tip of the electronic thermometer was stuck 10 cm deep into the lava floor, the (white) digital display showed 67.1 degrees Celsius, see one of the pictures.
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•December 28, 2021
Currently Etna is completely covered in snow. What black expanse? Skis are required or
snowshoestranslated by•December 2, 2022
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Location: Nicolosi, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Best Hikes to Volcanic Crater of Mount Etna
- EasyEtna Summit Craters – Volcanic Crater of Mount Etna loop from Passopisciaro
01:15
3.42km
230m
Intermediate4.9
(8)
94
View of Mount Etna Crater – Etna Summit Craters loop from Adrano02:46
6.71km
470m
Expert4.8
(112)
853
Cratere Piano del Lago from Rifugio Sapienza – loop hike in the Parco dell'Etna04:41
11.2km
960m
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