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Traces of the volcano – View of Mount Etna loop from Zafferana Etnea

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Traces of the volcano – View of Mount Etna loop from Zafferana Etnea

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Traces of the volcano – View of Mount Etna loop from Zafferana Etnea

05:08

15.0km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Parco dell'Etna

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953 m

Cezza Cugnu di Menzu Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

an oak on the edge of one of the challenging rings of the southern slope of Etna

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1.18 km

Cavasecca

Forest

2.62 km

View of the Calanchi Cliffs, Parco dell'Etna

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It is a steep rocky path to this summit. you can see the lava spout from here. Unfortunately, the round is too dangerously steep uphill back to the exit. I'm turned great laurel and oak forest

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7.27 km

Pignatello

Forest

8.35 km

Traces of the volcano

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In 1991 there was a really big eruption of the Etna, which will also be extremely active again in 2020 and repeatedly "erupts". The lava flow from back then is …

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9.23 km

Picnic and Barbecue Area

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Picnic tables and BBQ area. Unfortunately, a lot of trash.

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11.3 km

View of Mount Etna

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Not the prettiest view, but possibly close.

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14.8 km

1992 Lava Flow – Parco dell'Etna (Mount Etna Park)

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The point where the 1992 lava flow stopped! The fight between the man trying to save the inhabited center and the volcano. In the end, man's work pays off... by a miracle. Zafferana Etnea is safe!!! Very suggestive place.

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14.9 km

Statue of Our Lady of Providence on the lava flow

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The end of a lava flow. The human mind is unable to comprehend this incredible violence. Millions of tons of rock roll down the valley, and no matter what stands …

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15.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

1.60 km

1.22 km

778 m

541 m

Surfaces

9.75 km

1.89 km

1.61 km

975 m

778 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Traces of the volcano – View of Mount Etna loop from Zafferana Etnea

Cezza Cugnu di Menzu Oak

View of the Calanchi Cliffs, Parco dell'Etna

Traces of the volcano

Picnic and Barbecue Area

View of Mount Etna

1992 Lava Flow – Parco dell'Etna (Mount Etna Park)

Statue of Our Lady of Providence on the lava flow

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