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Hikes in the province of Catania

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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

The summit of Mount Etna in view
Hiking Trail · 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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Birches in the lava flow
Hiking Trail · Italy
Hike on Monte Simone
recommended route Difficulty moderate
7.1 km
4:00 h
460 m
460 m
Hike on the north side of Etna. Starting point directly at Rifúgio Citelli. About 4 hours circular route and 460 m elevation gain. On the descent, you can easily slide down on the loose scree of a lava flow.
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Hiking Trail · Italy
Monte Zoccolaro
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
2.2 km
1:05 h
256 m
256 m
Vom Parkplatz am Ende der Via Monte Pomiciario auf den Monte Zoccolaro und zurück.
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Hiking Trail · Italy
Ätna-Wanderung
recommended route Difficulty moderate
3
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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Hiking Trail · Italy
Etna Nord
recommended route Difficulty moderate
1
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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Ätna
Hiking Trail · Province of Catania
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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Ätna
Hiking Trail · 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 Trail · Italy
Autour des volcans Sartorius
recommended route Difficulty moderate
1
8 km
1:55 h
166 m
168 m
Balade autour des volcans Sartorius
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Ätna von Castelmola
Hiking Trail · Province of Catania
Ätna Nordauffahrt und Kraterwanderung
recommended route Difficulty difficult
25.2 km
6:00 h
1,516 m
1,519 m
Highlight Ätna Gipfelkrater-Trekking
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Hiking Trail · Province of Catania
Escursione panoramica alla grotta Serracozzo
recommended route Difficulty easy
3.4 km
1:20 h
193 m
192 m
Percorso abbastanza facile ad eccezione dell’attraversamento di due canaloni
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Mountain hikes in the province of Catania

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Piano Vetore - Monte Scavo 03-01-2024 by Fratello
October 21, 2025 · Community
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Pineta Monti Rossi Nicolosi by G.
April 02, 2025 · Community
Schöne Runde, wenn man wie wir auf dem Parkplatz am Start mit dem Reisemobil steht, dort übernachtet, um am nächsten Tag zum Ätna raufzufahren (Besucherzentrum).
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Etna: Rifugio Citelli - Sentiero di Serracozzo by Giuseppe
July 21, 2024 · Community
E' un bellissimo percorso che ho fatto circa dieci anni fa. Qui è descritto molto bene
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