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Red Lava Pass

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Red Lava Pass

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Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio

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    September 20, 2023

    Hiking

    The red lava from the 1631 eruption is still clearly visible on the path.
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    July 13, 2025

    Hiking

    Be extremely careful as the trails are not maintained. I was hiking around Vesuvio this july 2025 and it was quite an adventure borderline dangereous.

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    1. From Somma Vesuviana to the Summit of Monte Somma – loop tour

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    06:14

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    Hike the difficult 9.2-mile Monte Somma loop from Somma Vesuviana, gaining 3237 feet for panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 810 m

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    Location: Somma Vesuviana, Naples, Campania, Italy

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