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Crater of Mount Vesuvius – Mount Vesuvius Crater loop from Vesuvius National Park

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius – Mount Vesuvius Crater loop from Vesuvius National Park

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius – Mount Vesuvius Crater loop from Vesuvius National Park

01:07

3.48km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Riserva Naturale Statale Tirone Alto Vesuvio

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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24 m

Entrance Gate to Gran Cono, Mount Vesuvius

Highlight • Rest Area

You can only pass this point with a valid ticket to see the vulcano
Might be hard to get… but for sure worth it

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92 m

View of Naples from Mount Vesuvius

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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1.05 km

Crater of Mount Vesuvius

Highlight • Volcano

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

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1.22 km

Refreshment Stand at the Crater Rim

Highlight • Cafe

Vesuvius
At the far end, you can see the city of Pompeii
And the view is very beautiful

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1.27 km

Madonna Shrine on Mount Vesuvius

Highlight • Religious Site

The statues of the Madonna along the way are beautiful and seem to protect against another eruption.

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1.27 km

Mount Vesuvius Crater

Highlight • Volcano

I was thrilled by this crater.

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1.70 km

Hike to the summit of Mount Vesuvius

Highlight • Summit

Fairly well-developed path, drinks kiosk available

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1.74 km

View of Pompeii and Salerno

Highlight • Viewpoint

A worthwhile area to see the life of the “Romans”

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3.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

436 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

503 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

21°C

13°C

60 %

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius – Mount Vesuvius Crater loop from Vesuvius National Park

Entrance Gate to Gran Cono, Mount Vesuvius

View of Naples from Mount Vesuvius

Crater of Mount Vesuvius

Refreshment Stand at the Crater Rim

Madonna Shrine on Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius Crater

Hike to the summit of Mount Vesuvius

View of Pompeii and Salerno

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