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Crater of Mount Vesuvius

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius

Highlight • Volcano

Crater of Mount Vesuvius

Name: Crater of Mount Vesuvius
Rating: 1.9

Recommended by 18 hikers out of 20

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio

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Location: Ottaviano, Naples, Campania, Italy

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Best Hikes to Crater of Mount Vesuvius

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1. Ascent to Vesuvius from the southern side

13.8km

04:29

680m

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

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2. Largo della Legalità Rest Area – View of the Gulf of Naples loop from Ottaviano

22.4km

07:17

930m

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

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3. Crater of Mount Vesuvius – Mount Vesuvius Crater loop from Ercolano

25.6km

08:01

1,040m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Martina | spintheworld_marti

September 20, 2023

Vesuvius is a still active volcano, now in a state of quiescence, which frames the Gulf of Naples. Its crater is large in size and it is certainly exciting to get close to it.

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Andreas

December 11, 2023

If you're in the area, you'll naturally want to go up. But be careful - it's better to book your tickets online beforehand. This is hardly possible on site. Once you make it to the top, it's a great experience. The parking lot for off-road vehicles is located at this map point - from here you have to walk.

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Riding Ralf 😀🌈🇺🇦🚴‍♂️🇵🇸

March 15, 2024

For me it was the first time I was able to look into a crater. Very impressive!

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Elevation 1,050 m

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Location: Ottaviano, Naples, Campania, Italy

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Crater of Mount Vesuvius

1. Ascent to Vesuvius from the southern side

2. Largo della Legalità Rest Area – View of the Gulf of Naples loop from Ottaviano

3. Crater of Mount Vesuvius – Mount Vesuvius Crater loop from Ercolano

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