Places
Volcano·Easy·Family·Popular
Crateri Silvestri
Sicily
Formed during Etna's major 1892 eruption, these twin cinder cones are the volcano's most visited craters simply because of how close they sit to the cable car base station at Rifugio Sapienza. A loop path circles the rims, giving newcomers to Etna a taste of volcanic terrain without a full summit trek. Souvenir stalls selling lava-rock crafts line the approach, a long-running local tradition.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
April – November
Highlights
- Historic 1892 eruption cones
- Easy access from Rifugio Sapienza
- Craft stalls selling lava-rock souvenirs
With your dog
Well-trodden ash paths around extinct cones; dogs on leash, sharp lava rock.
