View of Mount Etna – Serra delle Concazze loop from Monte Concazza

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View of Mount Etna – Serra delle Concazze loop from Monte Concazza

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View of Mount Etna – Serra delle Concazze loop from Monte Concazza

09:24

18.6km

1,570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.90 km for 2.38 km

After 9.29 km for 1.19 km

After 13.6 km for 2.12 km

Waypoints

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Parking

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855 m

View of Mount Etna

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High hiking boots and long trousers are helpful, otherwise you will have a lot of painful stones in your shoes.

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1.71 km

View of the northern ascent of Mount Etna

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2.27 km

Serra delle Concazze, located in the municipality of Sant'Alfio, is a section of the C.A.I. path. no. 723, offering breathtaking views of Etna and a unique endemic flora. Starting from the Citelli Refuge, it passes through "Aetnensis" birch woods and volcanic outcrops, culminating in the 1928 eruptive vents near Monte Frumento delle Concazze.

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2.63 km

Eruption at Mount Etna Southeast Crater

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9.47 km

Central Crater

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The shape of the crater changed dramatically after the 2024 eruption. Currently, the hike ends at this point because the terrain has become impassable.

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10.4 km

Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

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After the 2024 eruption, the mountain grew by a good 80 meters at this point. At the summit, there are small, hot vents where you can warm your hands in the steam 😉

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12.4 km

Piano delle Concazze

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Interesting rock formation, supposedly reminiscent of piano keys. To me, it reminds me more of organ pipes.

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13.2 km

Pizzi Deneri Volcanological Observatory

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Of course, the following also applies here: Under no circumstances should you do without a good jacket, sensible shoes, sun protection and enough water - that goes without saying at an altitude of 2000m+.

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