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Is Mount Etna the next big trail hype?

As soon as the Bayrische Rundfunk radio station published its MTB report on Mount Etna, MTB Mag followed up with a video production of the Sicilian volcano. It seems that the mountain is the next big thing among mountain bikers.

Michele Ferro is no stranger to the social media spheres of mountain biking. The video blogger regularly posts films from his sometimes spectacular tours. The latest output: His trip to Sicily and up to the summit of Mount Etna.

Tip: Watch the film in the original language and not in the (ultra-poor) English dubbed version.

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Autor: Thomas Giger
News published on 01.12.2025

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