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Pizzi Deneri – Northeast Crater, Mount Etna loop from Monte Conca

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Pizzi Deneri – Northeast Crater, Mount Etna loop from Monte Conca

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Pizzi Deneri – Northeast Crater, Mount Etna loop from Monte Conca

09:09

24.2km

1,540m

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: July 12, 2026

Tips

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 7.86 km for 214 m

After 12.9 km for 115 m

After 13.3 km for 1.46 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.87 km

Crater at 2,420 m – Parco dell'Etna

Highlight • Volcano

Meeting point between the Monte Nero delle Concazze path (cable car) and the road (S2). You can continue uphill towards Pizzi Deneri or go down towards Piano Provenzana.

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7.89 km

Pizzi Deneri

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Half-height mountain boots are recommended, as you can easily slip down on the descent and otherwise the small lava stones will fall into your shoes. Those who are cautious also …

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8.02 km

Pizzi Deneri Volcanological Observatory

Highlight • Monument

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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13.8 km

Etna Crater

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There are many craters at the summit. Since the current crater has been working, things have become quiet in this crater.

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14.3 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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14.9 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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16.9 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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21.0 km

Volcanic crater in Parco dell'Etna

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24.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

2.65 km

1.83 km

401 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

8.81 km

3.45 km

521 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 27 July

27°C

11°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2022,Wanderung auf den Krater auf eigene Faust

Absolutely forbidden, but still possible... An incredible experience...

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June 25, 2022,Ätna, die Besteigung des Nordkraters

The way there is very steep and you have to walk over lava rocks with a 45% gradient, so the way is hardly walked! Plan plenty of time and take enough to drink with you!
Pay attention to whether Etna can be climbed and what the weather conditions are like!
Breathtaking view at the crater rim!

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May 4, 2024,4x4 und Wandern auf den Ätna

This was an organized tour of Mount Etna with a guide and a 4x4 truck.

You only had to walk about 400 meters up to 3300 meters above sea level.

As the wind was probably blowing at 100 km/h up there, it was a real challenge on the crater rim, especially for people with a fear of heights.

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Pizzi Deneri – Northeast Crater, Mount Etna loop from Monte Conca

Crater at 2,420 m – Parco dell'Etna

Pizzi Deneri

Pizzi Deneri Volcanological Observatory

Etna Crater

Central Crater

Northeast Crater, Mount Etna

Piano delle Concazze

Volcanic crater in Parco dell'Etna

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