Hiking the Classic Amalfi Coast

Arrival and check-in at your hotel in Amalfi or the sister town of Atrani, where you will also receive the roadbook and detailed maps for the week's hiking.

Accommodation in Amalfi/Atrani

Today's hike begins in Amalfi. An ancient staircase takes you up towards the small village of Pontone, where you have a beautiful view of Amalfi on one side and Atrani on the other. The area offers several lovely picnic spots, all with dramatic views over the coast. You then walk into the "Valle del Mulini", the valley of the water mills, with its lush greenery and ancient mills in an almost fairy-tale landscape with several beautiful waterfalls. Via lemon groves you walk back to Amalfi, where you have time to explore the cozy town. Time approx. 4-5 hours.

Accommodation in Amalfi/Atrani

You take the local bus up to Ravello, one of the more exclusive villages along the coast and a popular artists' village for centuries. Visit the magnificent Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone with their beautiful buildings, gardens and unique views over the Gulf of Salerno. Then hike down through vineyards and lemon groves, on paths and steps via the small village of Castiglione to Atrani. The last stretch to Amalfi offers lovely views of the town. Time approx. 4.5 hours.

Accommodation in Amalfi/Atrani

From Amalfi you walk along the oldest hiking trail in the medieval maritime republic of Amalfi, "Maestra del Villagio", an old path from the 9th century. You pass the small villages of Lone and Vettica before reaching the impressive monastery of Santa Rosa. You continue via the charming small village of Conca dei Marini, where the trail begins to descend towards Furore with its charming little harbor. From here you go uphill again along "Via dell'Amore". A final stretch through forest and vineyards takes you to Praiano, where you will stay for the next two nights. There is also the possibility to walk down to Praiano's small harbor, Marina di Praia. Time approx. 6 hours.

Accommodation in Praiano

From the hotel you walk through the streets of Praiano up towards the small church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli. From here you hike on a good trail above the village into the Praia valley, a beautiful green valley with vineyards clinging to the cliffs. A climb up via the church of Sant'Alfonso and the beautifully situated Santa Barbara cave takes you to the start of the famous Sentiero degli Dei - the Path of the Gods. After a stretch with unforgettable panoramic views over the entire Amalfi Coast, all the way to Capri, you begin to descend along centuries-old steps to return to Praiano. Time approx. 5 hours.

Accommodation in Praiano

Walk through the picturesque streets of Praiano. Along an old pilgrim path you then hike upwards towards the beautifully situated monastery of San Domenico. Feel free to rest for a while before continuing upwards until you once again reach Sentiero degli Dei. Through a landscape with fantastic views you arrive at the small village of Nocelle. After another spectacular valley you reach the small village of Montepertuso, and from there it is just a short hike down to Positano, considered one of Italy's most beautiful villages. You stay within walking distance of the beach. Time approx. 4.5 hours.

Accommodation in Positano

Take a local bus up to Montepertuso, where you start a lovely hike along Positano's upper valley. You follow ancient paths through the forest and arrive at Santa Maria al Castello, an old fort that defended the valley between the Amalfi and Sorrento sides. From here you can admire both the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Naples. For those who wish, it is possible to climb up to Sant'Angelo, the highest mountain on the peninsula. Otherwise, you continue through the forest back to Montepertuso. Along an old donkey path you then return to Positano. Time approx. 4.5 hours.

Accommodation in Positano

After breakfast the trip ends. Return by boat/bus to Salerno to take a high-speed train to Rome, or by boat/bus to Naples if you are flying from there.