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Silvestri Craters – Silvestri Superior Craters loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

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Silvestri Craters – Silvestri Superior Craters loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

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Silvestri Craters – Silvestri Superior Craters loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

01:16

4.26km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 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 2.13 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.25 km

View of Monti Calarazzi and Monti Corvo

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Sensational scenery and a sensational view. A must-see.

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1.29 km

Silvestri Craters

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Really strong, seldom seen anything like that!

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2.15 km

View of Mount Etna

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Sensational scenery and a sensational view. A must-see.

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2.34 km

Silvestri Craters (Mount Etna)

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Light hiking gear.
NB Please do not force your dogs to climb, I have seen dogs suffer for love and for the challenge of the "master".

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2.44 km

Ascent to the Crater

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Sensational scenery and a sensational view. A must-see.

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2.63 km

Silvestri Superior Craters

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The Silvestri craters formed after the eruption of 1892. The 2 main parts (superiore and inferiore) are divided by the road, which passes in the middle. This makes them easily …

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2.75 km

Volcanic Trails of Mount Etna

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So many small trails, perfectly made for a bit more skilled drivers and a powerful bike 👌 I assume in the main season its not possible to drive in the …

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3.78 km

Sapienza Hut

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The Sapienza refuge is the starting point for climbing the crater of Etna, it is also a very famous place for road cycling, as it hosted the arrival of some stages of the Giro d'Italia.

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4.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.61 km

1.06 km

909 m

627 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.69 km

1.11 km

832 m

623 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

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Comments

April 13, 2024,Crateri Silvestri dal Rifugio Sapienza – giro ad anello nel Parco dell'Etna

A great trail because it goes slowly uphill, easy to manage

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Silvestri Craters – Silvestri Superior Craters loop from Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

View of Monti Calarazzi and Monti Corvo

Silvestri Craters

View of Mount Etna

Silvestri Craters (Mount Etna)

Ascent to the Crater

Silvestri Superior Craters

Volcanic Trails of Mount Etna

Sapienza Hut

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