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Mount Etna Volcanic Crater

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Mount Etna Volcanic Crater

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  • Location: Nicolosi, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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    December 28, 2021

    Hiking

    When walking around the crater rim of the volcanic cone, you can already feel the warmth in the ground through the soles of your shoes. When the metal tip of the electronic thermometer was stuck 10 cm deep into the lava floor, the (white) digital display showed 67.1 degrees Celsius, see one of the pictures.
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    December 2, 2022

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    Currently Etna is completely covered in snow. What black expanse? Skis are required or
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    The Summit Craters Trail offers a challenging hike across an otherworldly volcanic landscape. You will traverse rugged, unpaved paths, often walking around the rim of a volcanic cone, with the…

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 2,780 m

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    Location: Nicolosi, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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