Sicily · Hiking

Percorso di Monte Zoccolaro

An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Sicily, Italy.

0.6 mi
round trip
1,004 ft
climb
5,631 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Percorso di Monte Zoccolaro is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Sicily, Italy, inside SIC Canalone del Tripodo. It runs between about 4,850 ft and 5,630 ft above sea level, with roughly 890 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Zafferana Etnea, about 2.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Pomiciaro, Monte Zoccolaro and Monte Tondo. Cascata dell'Acquarocca is within about 3 miles. There are 8 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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