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Zafferana Etnea

Schiena dell'Asino – View of Valle del Bove loop from Monte Lupo

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Zafferana Etnea

Schiena dell'Asino – View of Valle del Bove loop from Monte Lupo

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Schiena dell'Asino – View of Valle del Bove loop from Monte Lupo

03:38

9.19km

670m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Parco dell'Etna

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Parking

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838 m

Schiena dell'Asino

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classic and easy route to overlook the bove valley from the southern slope

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2.40 km

View of the Valle del Bove and Mount Etna

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Beautiful viewpoint over the Valle del Bove and the crater.

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3.92 km

View of Valle del Bove

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Panoramic point over the Valle del Bove, located on the crest of the Serra del Salifizio. A place to discover in every season, as the landscape changes a lot.

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4.53 km

Acqua Rocca Waterfall

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The Acqua Rocca Trail takes its name from a seasonal waterfall that forms in winter and spring, shaping the basaltic rocks over time. Even in summer, the trail offers spectacular …

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7.77 km

Schiena dell'Asino

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This beautiful path leads to Schiena dell'Asino. The path is not difficult to walk, mostly on loose volcanic ash.

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8.03 km

View of Mount Etna

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From the road up to here the path is relatively steep. From here on it becomes flatter.

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8.09 km

Schiena dell'Asino Trail

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Easy path to Schiena del Asino. A bit steep at the beginning, then easy walking. The ground is made up of loose volcanic ash.

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9.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

4.41 km

Surfaces

9.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

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