Case Santa Barbara

Case Santa Barbara
The walk on the southwest side of the volcano crosses landscapes where vegetation alternates with craters, hornitos and lava tubes such as Grotta di Santa Barbara and the near hut. The crater of Monte Nero and the Nuova Guissonea Botanical Garden are the frame of a hiking trip suitable to all hikers.
DISTANCE:
3,7 Km
ALTITUDE:
+/- 150m
ICONOGRAPHY :
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