Hikers in the volcanic rock of Etna Photo: XtravaganT, Adobe Stock

Hikes in the province of Catania

Sicily,Italy

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Hiking in Catania is one of the most popular ways to discover the second largest city in Sicily. The region is characterised by the volcano Ätna, visible from afar, which is the starting point for many different hiking tours. But even away from the volcano, attractive tours around Catania are open to you. From lesser-known vantage points such as Monte Zoccolaro and Monte SImone, you have a great view of the Ätna massif and can see as far as the Mediterranean Sea.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in the province of Catania

Hiking route · Sicily

Ätna Round Trip

Premium content Difficulty moderate

6.1 km

2:30 h

434 m

430 m

On this circular walk we will go on a voyage of discovery around Ätna - the highest active volcano in Europe and symbol of Sicily.

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Hike on Monte Simone

recommended route Difficulty moderate

7.1 km

4:00 h

460 m

Hike on the north side of Etna. Start directly at the Rifúgio Citelli. Approx. 4 hours round trip and 460 metres in altitude. On the descent, you can easily ski down the loose scree of a lava flow.

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Monte Zoccolaro

recommended route Difficulty moderate

2.2 km

1:05 h

256 m

Vom Parkplatz am Ende der Via Monte Pomiciario auf den Monte Zoccolaro und zurück.

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Hiking route · Italy

Ätna-Wanderung

recommended route Difficulty moderate

8.2 km

3:30 h

769 m

766 m

Anstrengende Wanderung auf einen kleinen Gipfel Montagnola mit tollem Blick auf den rauchenden Vulkan. Unter den Bildern findet ihr ein informatives Video zur Tour

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Etna Nord

recommended route Difficulty moderate

6.5 km

2:54 h

586 m

607 m

Kurze Rundwanderung mit Startpunkt Rifugio citello. Einstieg vor der letzten Kurve der Zufahrtsstraße. Rechts bergan durch einen Birkenwald immer der roten Markierung folgen. Fleece und Wanderschuhe sind notwendig. Lange Hose für Abstieg über Lavageröllfeld ist hilfreich. Da bleiben die kleinen spitzen Steine außerhalb der Schuhe...

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Hiking route · Italy

Abstieg am Ätna

recommended route Difficulty moderate

6 km

1:30 h

1 m

893 m

Nachdem wir mit einem Offroad-Kastenwagen vom Piano Provenzano zum Nord-Krater des Ätna (Osservatore) hochgefahren worden waren (der Hauptkrater war angeblich noch wegen Schnees unzugänglich), fuhren wir wieder ein Stück weit hinab und gingen den Rest zu Fuß.

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Hiking route · Italy

Autour des volcans Sartorius

recommended route Difficulty moderate

8 km

1:55 h

166 m

168 m

Balade autour des volcans Sartorius

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Etna (da Piano Provenzana a Crateri Centrali)

recommended route Difficulty moderate

20.5 km

8:04 h

1,493 m

1,492 m

Partenza da Piano Provenzana (1800 mt) con particolare mezzo fuoristrada ed accompagnati da guide alpine è stata raggiunta quota 2800 mt (prima di Pizzi Dèneri). Da qui si è proseguito a piedi fino a quota 3300 mt con visita ai crateri: Voragine, Bocca Nuova, Crateri di Centrali. Rientro a piedi fino a Piano Provenzava attraverso il sentiero (non segnato) 622 Piano delle Concazze. Registrato il 13 ago 2022 08:05:42

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Hiking route · Sicily

Donkey Back - Philosopher's Tower

recommended route Difficulty moderate

13.1 km

5:16 h

1,078 m

1,073 m

A very exciting and scenic loop trail. The route is challenging but well worth it. Bring sun cream and headgear and plenty of water. Much of the route is free of trees and shade and there are no water sources.

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