Sicily · Hiking

Sentiero Monte Gemmellaro 3

0.4 mi
round trip
401 ft
climb
5,010 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero Monte Gemmellaro 3 is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Sicily, Italy, inside Parco dell'Etna. It runs between about 4,740 ft and 5,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Tarderia, about 2.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Gemmellaro, Monte Piniteddu and Monte Grosso. Cascata dell'Acquarocca is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mons Gibel Camping Park is within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentiero Monte Gemmellaro 3 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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