Highlight • Volcano
Mount Etna Volcanic Crater
Hiking
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HorstAP
December 28, 2021
Hiking
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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•Maurizio
December 2, 2022
Hiking
Currently Etna is completely covered in snow. What black expanse? Skis are required or
snowshoes
snowshoes
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Hike the difficult 7.0-mile Cratere Piano del Lago loop from Rifugio Sapienza for dramatic volcanic scenery and views of Mount Etna.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 2,780 m
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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h
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