Monte Saraceno – loop tour on the Island of Vulcano

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Monte Saraceno – loop tour on the Island of Vulcano

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Monte Saraceno – loop tour on the Island of Vulcano

03:49

12.2km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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2.80 km

Canyon

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Really great the little canyon. But the path after that has become very overgrown. Long trousers are recommended.

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Tip by

7.41 km

View of Gran Cratere, Vulcano

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An excellent point from which you can observe the symbol of this island, the volcano.

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12.2 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

4.09 km

2.10 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

4.09 km

3.97 km

2.21 km

1.97 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 12 November

23°C

19°C

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Comments

July 14, 2025,Sizilien und Äolische Inseln, Vulcano 🇮🇹🌋🏖

Third day of our trip to Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. 🇮🇹🏖
After crossing to Lipari last night, we made a detour to Vulcano today.

The island's name says it all 🌋 and I'm already getting Icelandic vibes. 🥰

While Mount Etna, with its crater landscape, is more reminiscent of Hverfjall or Eldfell, the atmosphere here is sulfurous, like Reykjaladur …

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May 11, 2024,Cratere di Vulcano und Monte Saraceno

The first part, "Cratere di Volcano," is a must, the second part, "Monte Saraceno," is nice to have. The climb through the canyon offers beautiful views of the crater, but is arduous, as you end up having to walk through sand for quite a while. Later on the road, the path offers little of interest. At least there is a …

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December 29, 2025,🇮🇹Monte Saraceno (Insel Vulcano)🌋🐐☀️

Before we even set foot on the island, the smell of sulfur fills our nostrils. All the traffic lights for the Great Crater are red. We heed the warning and hike together to the village of Vulcano Piano, crossing the road. There, we stop for lunch with a view of the Great Crater.

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