Naples Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

1. 1

   Vesuvius Gran Cono Crater Trail (Trail n. 5)

   About 3 km return (~1.9 miles) from the 1,000 m piazzale to the crater rimAbout 2 hours return including a rim stopeasyAbout 280 m ascent (~920 ft) on volcanic gravel, to roughly 1,170 m

   The standard ascent of Vesuvius on Trail n. 5 ends on the rim of the Gran Cono crater with views over the Bay of Naples, Capri and Ischia. Entry is by pre-booked online ticket only.

2. 2

   Monte Nuovo and Lake Averno Walk, Campi Flegrei

   About 4-5 km loop (~2.5-3 miles) combining Monte Nuovo and the Lake Averno shore2-3 hourseasyAbout 130 m ascent (~430 ft) to the crater rim of Monte Nuovo

   Monte Nuovo is Europe's youngest volcano, formed in about a week in 1538. A marked path climbs through pine and Mediterranean scrub to a crater rim with 360-degree views, and can be linked to a stroll round the crater lake of Averno.

3. 3

   Astroni Crater WWF Nature Reserve

   About 4-6 km depending on the guided route (~2.5-3.7 miles)2.5-3 hours guidedeasyAbout 100-150 m (~330-490 ft) between crater floor and rim, on gentle paths

   A former royal hunting estate inside a volcanic crater, with beech and oak woods, small lakes and abundant wildlife. It is run as a WWF nature reserve and visited on booked guided walks.

4. 4

   Sentiero dei Monaci to the Camaldoli Hermitage

   About 5-6 km one way (~3-3.7 miles) from Soccavo2-2.5 hours one waymoderateAbout 350 m ascent (~1,150 ft); the hermitage sits near 450 m

   An old monks' path climbs through farmland and woods from Soccavo to Camaldoli hill, the highest point inside the city, with a belvedere over Vesuvius, the whole bay, Capri, Ischia and Procida.

5. 5

   Pedamentina di San Martino Stairway (Vomero to Centro Storico)

   About 1 km descent (~0.6 miles), roughly 414 steps30-45 minutes downeasyAbout 150 m descent (~490 ft)

   A historic stepped path winding down the Vomero hillside below the Certosa and Castel Sant'Elmo, through terraces and old walls, ending near the centro storico with continuous views of the bay.

6. 6

   Posillipo Coast: Marechiaro to Gaiola Walk

   About 2-3 km one way (~1.2-1.9 miles) including stair descents1.5-2 hours with stopseasyAbout 80 m of stairs (~260 ft)

   A coastal stroll along the Posillipo cliffs from the fishing hamlet of Marechiaro to the Gaiola islets and underwater park, with steep stairs down to small rocky coves.

7. 7

   Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) Day Trip

   About 7.8 km one way (~4.8 miles) from Bomerano to Nocelle, plus roughly 2 km of steps down to Positano3-4 hours walking; allow a full day from NaplesmoderateAbout 300 m ascent/descent (~980 ft) on the upper path (CAI 327), exposed in places

   The best-known ridge walk in Campania follows the Monti Lattari high above the sea between Bomerano and Nocelle, with views toward Capri, and is commonly done as a long day trip from Naples.

8. 8

   Monte Faito and Monte San Michele (Lattari Mountains)

   About 8-10 km loop (~5-6 miles) on forest paths near the summit3-4 hoursmoderateAbout 400 m ascent (~1,300 ft); summit area around 1,100 m

   A beech-forest massif above the Sorrento peninsula with trails to the Monte San Michele summit and panoramic points over the Bay of Naples, Capri and Vesuvius.

9. 9

   Monte Epomeo, Ischia (Island Day Hike)

   About 3-4 km return from Fontana (~2 miles)About 2-3 hours returnmoderateAbout 400 m ascent (~1,300 ft) to the 789 m summit

   The highest point on Ischia is a green tuff peak with a small hermitage chapel, giving 360-degree views over the Gulf of Naples and its islands. A classic full-day trip from Naples.

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