Sicily · Hiking

Strada Sciddichenti

A 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Sicily, Italy.

1.2 mi
one way
27 ft
climb
3,634 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Strada Sciddichenti is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Sicily, Italy, inside Parco dell'Etna. It runs between about 2,760 ft and 3,630 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Tarderia, about 1.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Cicirello, Contrada Piricoco and Monte Po. Cascata dell'Acquarocca is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mons Gibel Camping Park is within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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