Vulcanello and the Valley of the Monsters
A short walk offering a variety of views of Vulcano and Lipari. It’s a great way to round off your visit to Vulcano if you have time.
N.B. The Vulcanello path is steep and poorly maintained, and winds through thick undergrowth.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.56 mi -
Average duration: 1h 35 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 430 ft -
Descent: - 400 ft -
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Highest point: 358 ft -
Lowest point: 3 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3 ft - Car park – Spiaggia delle Sabiie nere
- 1 : mi 0.56 - alt. 180 ft - Access to the summit
- 2 : mi 0.71 - alt. 305 ft - Junction with the circular summit loop
- 3 : mi 0.86 - alt. 358 ft - Vulcanello (121 m)
- 4 : mi 1.21 - alt. 151 ft - Access to the Valle dei Mostri
- 5 : mi 1.55 - alt. 36 ft - Valley of the Monsters
- 6 : mi 1.96 - alt. 128 ft - Crossroads
- S/E : mi 2.56 - alt. 3 ft - Car park – Spiaggia delle Sabiie nere
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