Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Parco dell'Etna

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Start point

Bus stop

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27 m

Sapienza Hut

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The Sapienza refuge is the starting point for climbing the crater of Etna, it is also a very famous place for road cycling, as it hosted the arrival of some stages of the Giro d'Italia.

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612 m

Parco dell'Etna Natural Cave

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In the souvenir shop there is a small window through which you can look into the grotto.

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1.27 km

Silvestri Superior Craters

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The Silvestri craters formed after the eruption of 1892. The 2 main parts (superiore and inferiore) are divided by the road, which passes in the middle. This makes them easily …

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1.47 km

Ascent to the Crater

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Sensational scenery and a sensational view. A must-see.

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1.58 km

Silvestri Craters (Mount Etna)

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Light hiking gear.
NB Please do not force your dogs to climb, I have seen dogs suffer for love and for the challenge of the "master".

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2.34 km

Mount Etna crater

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Sensational scenery and a sensational view. A must-see.

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2.40 km

Silvestri Inferior Craters

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The craters from the 1892 eruption are located right next to the road and are easily accessible from the large parking lot, just a few meters away.
Not quite the …

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3.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.42 km

1.29 km

579 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,960 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

Weather

Friday 17 April

14°C

2°C

3 %

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