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Crater of Mount Vesuvius – View of the Gulf of Naples loop from Vesuvius National Park

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius – View of the Gulf of Naples loop from Vesuvius National Park

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius – View of the Gulf of Naples loop from Vesuvius National Park

02:25

7.65km

310m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Riserva Naturale Statale Tirone Alto Vesuvio

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

2.18 km

View of Naples from Mount Vesuvius

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From Vesuvius you can enjoy a wonderful view of the entire coast, including the Amalfi coast.

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3.14 km

Crater of Mount Vesuvius

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The volcano symbol of the city of Naples, is still active, its last eruption dates back to 79 years ago.

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3.28 km

Virgin Mary Plaque on Mount Vesuvius

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4

3.44 km

View of the Gulf of Naples

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Magnificent views and far-reaching views across the Gulf of Naples. From here you can of course also see the famous islands of Ischia and Capri. You get an idea of how big Naples is.

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3.57 km

Crater Trail

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A beautiful path, actually manageable by everyone.

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3.76 km

View of Pompeii from Mount Vesuvius

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Great view over Pompei. Impressive in the knowledge that the fate of the city is very closely linked to that of Vesuvius.

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3.81 km

La Capannuccia

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Small bar on the way to the crater.

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5.38 km

Vesuvio Rim Trailhead – end of pavement

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This is the highest paved point to the Vesuvio vulcano summit. At the parking trailhead are restrooms and places to lock bikes. Out of season and if there are no …

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7.65 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

2.92 km

392 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.03 km

3.02 km

457 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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13°C

70 %

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