Best trails in Vesuvius National Park

A pleasant round trip around the Gran Cono up to the Capannuccia. Please note that there is an entrance fee to walk this trail and it needs to be purchased previously on the Vesuvio Park official website. Parking is often difficult to find. There is a bus that takes visitors up to the trailhead. Parts of the crater may be closed with only a few hiking options open. While this hike is short, many people who choose to park further down the road will end up walking up the road back to the...

A walk around the main crater of Vesuvius. Starting from a parking lot near the Lower Funicular, where there is also a panoramic point. The route proceeds in the first stretch on the road passing by the remains of lava from the 1944 eruption. The path continues until it reaches the Vesuvius refuge (1000 m). From here you return to the path up to the ticket office to walk the path that leads to the panoramic point on the main crater. To complete this route it is necessary to purchase the...

This hike starts at the end of the paved road in Ottaviano. During the first section it follows Path 1 which is called Valle dell'Inferno. It is marked with yellow signs and is easy to find and follow. The route climbs gently over black volcanic pumice and during the first few hours takes place in a beautiful forest. The yellow trail ends where it intersects with the paved road called Strada Matrone, until it reaches the bus parking area. From here it is necessary to purchase a ticket online...

The beginning of this route is 4 kilometers from the center of Ottaviano, along the road that leads from the town to Monte Somma. Moving away from the village, the splendid Palazzo Medici can be admired on the left, which, dating back to the Middle Ages, underwent successive restorations until it became the current Renaissance noble residence, which today houses the headquarters of the Vesuvius National Park and an Environmental Education Center. The route follows path 1 called the Valle...

A beautiful excursion around the Gran Cono del Vesuvio (1000m). The route takes place in an anti-clockwise loop, starting from the car park near the Vesuvius Refuge. To make this itinerary it is necessary to buy a ticket. Furthermore, the parking lot at the top fills up quickly, but it is possible to take the bus service that reaches the starting point.

A round trip walk in the Vesuvius Natural Park, starting from the parking lot south of the Vesuvius Observatory. The itinerary follows the provincial road until it reaches Colle Umberto (886m) and the Atrio del Cavallo. For those who wish, it is possible to continue towards the Gran Cono following path no. 5.

A pleasant excursion in the Valle dell'Inferno inside the Vesuvius Natural Park, an active volcano but currently in a state of rest. The round trip starts from the ticket office and follows the Strada Matrone until it reaches the Capannuccia in the Gran Cono. This route is also suitable for children and can also be done with a guide, who can explain the history of the eruptions. It is advisable to purchase tickets in advance through the web page to avoid delays at the ticket office.

A pleasant excursion in the Vesuvius Natural Park, starting from the Valle delle Delizia. The round trip begins on a dirt road and reaches the Piazzale della Legalità where several paths join up. From here the itinerary follows Path 1 The Valle dell'Inferno, the Strada Matrone until it reaches the Gran Cono. To be able to make the last stretch around the top it is necessary to buy a ticket.

A pleasant excursion in the Vesuvius National Park following Path 6 La Strada Matrone. The path retraces the ancient road traced by the Matrone brothers to go up to the Gran Cono from the Boscotrecase slope. The route starts from the parking lot near the Forestry Department and reaches the Rifugio delle Guide at the beginning of Path 5 il Gran Cono. Be careful because there is a gate at the entrance that closes at 4:30 pm.

A challenging hike that can be done done hiking or by bicycle, starting from a parking lot near the Direttissima Alta. The route begins by entering the Vesuvius National Park, and at the first crossroads, it follows the Sentiero dell'Indiano up to Cognoli di Ottaviano (1112m). This last uphill section is challenging but is rewarded by the beautiful panorama of the majestic volcano that can be seen from the top. From here, the return begins following Path 2, called Lungo i Cognoli, until it...