Trekking on the Amalfi Coast: Ischia, Capri, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi

ByTravesía Pirenaica
Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Italy / CC0 Public Domain
Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Italy / CC0 Public Domain

The coastline of the Amalfi Coast is a rugged landscape crowned behind by the Lattari Mountains, and the idyllic islands of Capri and Ischia, a destination for hikers. The rugged southern edge of the Sorrento peninsula, famous for its medieval cliff-top villages, near-vertical vineyards and lemon orchards, is recognised as a World Heritage Site.

Walks explore the Sorrento Peninsula, the Amalfi Coast and the Lattari Mountains, as well as the islands of Capri and Ischia in the Gulf of Naples. The entire area is criss-crossed by ancient bridle paths, pilgrimage routes and goat trails, offering a wide variety of walks, from family strolls to strenuous hikes over terrain ranging from paved paths to green trails on hillsides and rugged volcanic rocks.

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Practical guide

When to go?

year-round, although summer can be a bit hot. Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are probably the best months. Winter can be wonderful - and quiet.

Cities & Services

Naples is the main city and airport, but the main walking bases are Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and the beautiful islands of Capri and Ischia.

Not to be missed

The UNESCO World Heritage Amalfi Coast with Ravello, Positano and Amalfi, as well as Sorrento in the Gulf of Naples, the beautiful island of Capri and neighbouring Ischia. The walks are easy and challenging, Sentiero degli Dei, the Lattari Mountains, Roman villas, hidden coves, lemon orchards, coastal ferry trips, divine Neapolitan pastries, medieval alleys...

The routes

The area has been divided into the five sections of Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Capri and Ischia.

Amalfi

  • Upper Forge Valley
  • Valle dei Mulini (6.1km 340m 1.5-3h, difficulty: easy)
  • Ziro Tower
  • Ravello to Amalfi via the Dragone Valley
  • Ravello and Santa Caterina Circuit
  • Minori-Atrani-Amalfi
  • Minori and San Nicolas
  • Sanctuary of the Lawyer
  • Badia Santa Maria dell'Olearia

Positano

  • The path of the gods (5.2km 320m 1.5-3h, difficulty: medium). This is undoubtedly the most famous trail on the whole Amalfi Coast // From Bomerano to Nocelle / From Nocelle to Positano /
  • High Path of the Gods (7.3km 520m 2-3.5h, difficulty: medium). Lesser known variant of the famous "Path of the Gods" route.
  • Tre Calli Circuit (9.9km 750m 2.5-4h, difficulty: moderate). Circular route with spectacular views over the Amalfi Coast, less frequented than the Path of the Gods, and therefore less crowded.
  • Castle of Santa Maria in Montepertuso
  • Montepertuso-Fornillo Circuit
  • Mount Faito Circular (8.5km 650m 2.5-4h, difficulty: medium)
  • Monte Canino (5.1km 650m 2.5-4.5h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Mount Molare (12.2km 1,050m 3.5-6h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Monte Comune (9.0km 775m 3.5-5h, difficulty: moderate)
  • Above Praiano
  • Caves of Santa Barbara
  • Furore Fjord

Sorrento

  • On Monte Sant'Angelo
  • Queen Joan's Baths
  • Monte San Costanzo and Punta Campanella
  • Campanella Point (7.1km 600m 2.5-4h, difficulty: medium)
  • Monte San Costanzo
  • Ieranto Bay (4.7km 325m 1.5-3h, difficulty: easy)
  • Sant'Agata to Massa Lubrense
  • Marina di Crapolla
  • The path of the mermaids
  • St. Elias

Goats

  • Fortress Trail
  • About Monte Solaro
  • Circuit Villa Jovis
  • Arch-Faraglioni Nature Circuit

Ischia

  • On Mount Epomeo
  • Bosques de la Magdalena
  • Maronti a Sant'Angelo
  • Liguori sleeper floors