Central Crater – Etna Crater loop from Pizzi Dèneri

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Central Crater – Etna Crater loop from Pizzi Dèneri

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Central Crater – Etna Crater loop from Pizzi Dèneri

03:28

9.73km

480m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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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 3.91 km for 1.58 km

After 5.72 km for 113 m

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4.31 km

Main Crater of Mount Etna (3,300 m)

Highlight • Volcano

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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4.33 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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4.44 km

Central craters of Etna

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Etna is the largest volcano in Europe and is still active today, making it difficult to determine its height exactly as it often changes. It is currently indicated at approximately …

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4.52 km

Mount Etna

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The highest active volcano in Italy and the entire Eurasian plate, a wonderful mountain!

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4.71 km

View of the Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

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4.83 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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5.09 km

Mount Etna Crater

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6.88 km

Punta Lucia

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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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