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Zafferana Etnea

Etna Crater – Summit Craters of Mount Etna loop from Etna

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Zafferana Etnea

Etna Crater – Summit Craters of Mount Etna loop from Etna

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Etna Crater – Summit Craters of Mount Etna loop from Etna

03:11

6.28km

470m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 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 756 m for 4.78 km

Waypoints

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282 m

Mount Etna in the snow

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2

565 m

Mount Etna

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3

2.25 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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2.87 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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3.36 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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4.55 km

Ascent With View of the Northeast Crater (Etna)

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The view of the summit craters of Etna is simply spectacular, but reaching them requires the accompaniment of a qualified volcanological guide for safety reasons. In spring, the landscape offers …

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5.59 km

Mount Etna

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August 2021, closer is not allowed due to recent eruptions

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5.74 km

Summit Craters of Mount Etna

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Etna stop. Beautiful, wild, dangerous - almost like on another world. And also very important: don't forget enough water!

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6.28 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

1.39 km

113 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

1.50 km

198 m

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