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Central Crater – Etna Crater loop from Pizzi Dèneri

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Catania

Castiglione Di Sicilia

Central Crater – Etna Crater loop from Pizzi Dèneri

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Central Crater – Etna Crater loop from Pizzi Dèneri

03:28

9.73km

480m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.91 km for 1.58 km

After 5.72 km for 113 m

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4.33 km

Central Crater

Highlight • Volcano

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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4.38 km

Smell of Sulfur

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4.52 km

Mount Etna

Highlight • Volcano

The highest active volcano in Italy and the entire Eurasian plate, a wonderful mountain!

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4.71 km

View of the Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

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4.83 km

Etna Crater

Highlight • Volcano

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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5.09 km

Mount Etna Crater

Highlight • Volcano

6.88 km

Punta Lucia

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The best place ever to enjoy the sunrise, with the shadow of Etna that stands out over all of Sicily. Be extra careful because of the ice that can be found easily until late spring.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.72 km

1.72 km

218 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

989 m

909 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

18°C

2°C

28 %

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Central Crater – Etna Crater loop from Pizzi Dèneri

Central Crater

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Mount Etna

View of the Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

Etna Crater

Mount Etna Crater

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