Sicily · Hiking

Sentiero Rocca Capra

0.8 mi
round trip
331 ft
climb
4,374 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero Rocca Capra is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Sicily, Italy, inside Parco dell'Etna. It runs between about 4,090 ft and 4,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 310 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Milo, about 2.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Fontane, Monte Caliatu and Monte Cerasa. 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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Conditions and forecast

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

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