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Silvestri Craters loop from Rifugio Sapienza

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Nicolosi

Silvestri Craters loop from Rifugio Sapienza

Moderate

4.7

(43)

149

hikers

Silvestri Craters loop from Rifugio Sapienza

01:03

3.32km

110m

Hiking

The excursion to the Silvestri Craters allows you to fully immerse yourself in the volcanic landscape of Etna. This itinerary starts from the Sapienza refuge, the reference point for those preparing to climb the slopes of the volcano, reachable both by car and by public transport from Catania.

The Silvestri…

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Last updated: August 11, 2025

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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74 m

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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1.81 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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2.45 km

Silvestri Inferior Craters

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The craters from the 1892 eruption are located right next to the road and are easily accessible from the large parking lot, just a few meters away.
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3.32 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.28 km

738 m

650 m

615 m

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Surfaces

1.90 km

772 m

327 m

323 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

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Monday 31 August

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June 20, 2025

The excursion to the Silvestri Craters allows you to fully immerse yourself in the volcanic landscape of Etna. This itinerary starts from the Sapienza refuge, the reference point for those preparing to climb the slopes of the volcano, reachable both by car and by public transport from Catania.



The Silvestri

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