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Castiglione Di Sicilia

Central Crater – Northeast Crater, Mount Etna loop from Etna

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Italy
Sicily
Catania
Castiglione Di Sicilia

Central Crater – Northeast Crater, Mount Etna loop from Etna

Hard

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Central Crater – Northeast Crater, Mount Etna loop from Etna

02:01

5.57km

280m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

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 2.61 km for 885 m

Waypoints

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1.51 km

Punta Lucia

Highlight • Summit

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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2

3.02 km

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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3

3.04 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

3.09 km

Smell of Sulfur

Highlight • Volcano

5

3.81 km

Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

Highlight • Volcano

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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4.07 km

Voragine Crater (Etna)

Highlight • Volcano

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5.57 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

1.81 km

892 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

1.55 km

734 m

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Highest point (3,220 m)

Lowest point (2,950 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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