Sicily · Hiking

Crateri Centrali

An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Sicily, Italy.

0.7 mi
round trip
1,012 ft
climb
10,788 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Crateri Centrali is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Sicily, Italy, inside Parco dell'Etna. It runs between about 10,460 ft and 10,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 590 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Milo, about 7.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cratere di Nord-Est, La Voragine and Etna. There are 9 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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