サンタルフィオのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

What a wonderful natural phenomenon! An old lava tunnel with an easily accessible entrance (you have to bend down a bit), but inside, you're amazed at how large it is. It's only about 10-15 meters long, then it gets narrower and darker. Since a hole has been cut into it at the top, it's a true highlight, a play of light and shadow.

One of the most beautiful lava tunnels on the north side of Mount Etna is the Serracozzo Grotto (surely often visited, but not signposted). A lava tunnel is not a cave, but rather one formed during an eruption, when a crust forms on the surface of the slowly flowing lava in flatter terrain. This "tunnel" is easy to enter (assuming there's no threat of a thunderstorm (flooding!) or ice and snow making entry dangerous). Don't forget your flashlight; two cave-ins in the ceiling provide sufficient light until halfway through the tunnel, after which it becomes very shallow and pitch-dark in places. It's worth exploring!

This cave is a lava tunnel that you can also enter.

Dangerous in winter, it gets icy and is very steep, without proper shoes with studs you risk slipping into the void. There were 3 of us and we formed a chain.

This is not a route for everyone. Much of the downhill trail is very steep, poorly marked, and very narrow.

Small refuge but with everything you need, I really enjoyed making a little stop here before starting my route in the Sartorius Mountains. Excellent

Not far from the Rifugio Citelli. A narrow path leads through the birch trees up to the Grotta di Serracozzo.

Beautiful view of the 5km wide Valle del Bove. In contrast to the south side, the paths are not as well developed and there are fewer people on the trail. Partly steep and slippery. No shade. Great place!