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Silvestri Craters loop from Rifugio Sapienza
01:03
3.32km
110m
Hiking
The excursion to the Silvestri Craters allows you to fully immerse yourself in the volcanic landscape of Etna. This itinerary starts from the Sapienza refuge, the reference point for those preparing to climb the slopes of the volcano, reachable both by car and by public transport from Catania.
The Silvestri Craters are also known as the Silvestri Mountains and were formed by the eruption of 1892, which lasted 173 days and completely changed the appearance of this area. You immediately immerse yourself in a lunar environment, with expanses of solidified lava, black sand and a few resistant shrubs.
The clearly visible trail leads you first to the upper crater, from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the southern side of Etna and the Catania coast, then continues towards the lower one, a short distance from the starting point of the Tour.
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Last updated: August 11, 2025
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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74 m
Sapienza Hut
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1.81 km
Silvestri Superior Craters
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2.45 km
Silvestri Inferior Craters
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Not quite the raw, pristine experience of the steaming summit region, but with a wonderful interplay of colors between the ground and the emerging vegetation.
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3.32 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.28 km
738 m
650 m
615 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.90 km
772 m
327 m
323 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,990 m)
Lowest point (1,880 m)
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Tuesday 12 May
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June 20, 2025
The excursion to the Silvestri Craters allows you to fully immerse yourself in the volcanic landscape of Etna. This itinerary starts from the Sapienza refuge, the reference point for those preparing to climb the slopes of the volcano, reachable both by car and by public transport from Catania.
The Silvestri
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