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Crater of Mount Vesuvius

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius

Recommended by 377 hikers out of 381

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Riserva Naturale Statale Tirone Alto Vesuvio

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Location: Ercolano, Naples, Campania, Italy

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Best Hikes to Crater of Mount Vesuvius

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1. The great cone of Vesuvio – loop tour

7.24km

02:23

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4.6

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2. Gran Cono del Vesuvio dai Cognoli di Ottaviano – loop trail

18.6km

06:36

870m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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(136)

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3. Crater of Mount Vesuvius – View of Mount Vesuvius' crater loop from Lava Nuovo

7.20km

02:18

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jochen

August 6, 2019

Really impressive mountain / volcano. You can drive amazingly far up the mountain by car - only the last few hundred meters up to the edge of the crater, it is then still climb. You have to buy the ticket at the little house in the last corner - many people like me had to run back from the kiosk / access area to get a ticket.

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Susanne

January 25, 2018

Very beautiful and mystical hiking section, unfortunately, you can not even walk around but has the same way back, also costs entrance

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Antonio

August 22, 2018

Walking along the crater of an active volcano is a unique emotion. The crater, currently, has an elliptical shape with a maximum diameter of 580 meters and along the inner walls it is possible to admire some fumaroles, a sign of activity even if reduced by the volcano.

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Elevation 1,200 m

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Location: Ercolano, Naples, Campania, Italy

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius

1. The great cone of Vesuvio – loop tour

2. Gran Cono del Vesuvio dai Cognoli di Ottaviano – loop trail

3. Crater of Mount Vesuvius – View of Mount Vesuvius' crater loop from Lava Nuovo

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