Trail to Sciara del Fuoco – Stream of Fire loop from Scalo dei Balordi

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Trail to Sciara del Fuoco – Stream of Fire loop from Scalo dei Balordi

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Trail to Sciara del Fuoco – Stream of Fire loop from Scalo dei Balordi

03:08

7.57km

460m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 15, 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 4.62 km for 624 m

After 6.35 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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365 m

Narrow Whitewashed Alleys of Panarea

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The narrow streets between the whitewashed buildings have something special

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1.64 km

Reed Path on Stromboli

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Trail is closed from July 2024 unless you're on a guided tour. e.g. Firetrekking tour base is nearby.

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2.27 km

View of Strombolicchio and the sea from Sentiero del Fuoco

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The path leads to the fire slide. There you have a magnificent view of the volcanic eruptions.

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2.44 km

View of Strombolicchio and the coast of Stromboli

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It's unique here! And the absolute highlight is a night trekking tour directly to the crater !!!

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3.12 km

Trail to Sciara del Fuoco

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Beautiful path with fantastic views! 🤩

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4.85 km

Stream of Fire

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It's very windy and cold up here, so jacket ☺️

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6.27 km

View of Strombolicchio

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Strombolicchio is the volcanic vent of Stromboli's predecessor. It is approximately 50 meters high and is a protected area. The lighthouse stands on it.

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6.47 km

View of Strombolicchio and the village of Stromboli

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From this point you can see the very small island of Strombolicchio, uninhabited but truly magnificent.

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7.57 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.10 km

1.54 km

616 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.93 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

23°C

18°C

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2025,Alla sciara di fuoco dello Stromboli

New lap, new race! I find myself on a hydrofoil again, this time heading towards Stromboli.

As soon as I disembark, while I observe the life of the islanders, the white houses and the boats on the coast, I prepare for the excursion. I fill my water bottle with water, check that I have taken the front light, fold the …

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September 30, 2023,Vulkanfieber - Der dritte Aufstieg zum Stromboli bei Nacht

Today the summit was in a cloud and the eruptions were less spectacular. But the third full moon night in a row almost made up for it. The red glow of the clouds also remains impressive. It remains a special mountain.

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May 15, 2022,Stromboli 🌋 Panoramaweg

Today there was the possibility to make a trip to Stromboli. Since we wanted to stay there until dark, we didn't start until midday. After a relaxing morning at the pool, we left at 1 p.m. by boat. The ride was wonderful again and we even saw dolphins again. Arrived on Stromboli we then hiked the panorama route with great …

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May 15, 2022,Stromboli: Panoramaweg 15.05.22

In the absence of other paths (without a guide), we took the panoramic path in the opposite direction. Was also very nice and offered a different perspective

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May 10, 2025,Stromboli

Trekking Aeolian Islands with Cai Bergamo, third day, afternoon

Once we reached Stromboli and our fantastic guide Mario Zaza, we set off to watch the sunset over the sea, the spectacle of the full moon and, if Iddu liked, its nocturnal eruptions
The climb was a bit tiring because instead of the easy mule track, the guide took us along …

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