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Northeast Crater, Mount Etna – Etna Crater loop from Etna

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Castiglione Di Sicilia

Northeast Crater, Mount Etna – Etna Crater loop from Etna

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Northeast Crater, Mount Etna – Etna Crater loop from Etna

02:36

6.22km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.15 km for 2.16 km

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1.57 km

North Ascent of Mount Etna

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1.79 km

Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

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After the 2024 eruption, the mountain grew by a good 80 meters at this point. At the summit, there are small, hot vents where you can warm your hands in the steam 😉

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2.46 km

Central Crater

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The shape of the crater changed dramatically after the 2024 eruption. Currently, the hike ends at this point because the terrain has become impassable.

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2.49 km

Main Crater of Mount Etna (3,300 m)

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Tour with Andrea, a Swiss volcanic mountain guide. Very educational and highly informative. On this day loud vocal activities on the crater floor
Dull surf sounds. Corrosive swaths of sulfur …

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2.77 km

Etna Crater

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The Etna (Italian Etna) is the largest volcano in Europe. He is still active today, which is why his height can not be determined exactly as it often changes. It …

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3.65 km

Etna Crater

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There are many craters at the summit. Since the current crater has been working, things have become quiet in this crater.

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3.76 km

View of the Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

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3.91 km

Mount Etna Crater

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6.22 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

2.17 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.18 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 20 July

31°C

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Comments

October 3, 2023,🌋 Ätna - auf dem dritten Vulkan🌋- atemberaubend schön

You take an off-road bus from Piano Provenzana up to 3,000 meters and walk with a guide into the crater landscape. A unique experience, even if it is not cheap.

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October 11, 2023,Etna-Gipfel

One of the most impressive things I've ever experienced❤️🌋

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Northeast Crater, Mount Etna – Etna Crater loop from Etna

North Ascent of Mount Etna

Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

Central Crater

Main Crater of Mount Etna (3,300 m)

Etna Crater

Etna Crater

View of the Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

Mount Etna Crater

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