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Montepertuso Rock Arch

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Montepertuso Rock Arch

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Montepertuso Rock Arch

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Location: Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

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1. View across the valley to Nocelle – View of Positano loop from Nocelle

17.7km

07:14

1,200m

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2. View of Positano – View of Montepertuso loop from Nocelle

12.3km

05:17

850m

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3. Start of the Path of the Gods – View of the Amalfi Coast loop from Santa Maria del Castello

21.7km

08:51

1,280m

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

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Dino D'Auria

April 18, 2024

It is a fascinating place located on the Amalfi Coast, precisely in the hamlet of Montepertuso, which is part of Positano.
According to popular mythology, centuries ago, people who came from the deep east lived inside some natural caves in the heart of the mountain. The Devil, wishing to demonstrate his power and ability to Our Lady, attempted to create a hole right inside the mountain, using only his hands. However, despite his efforts, the Demon failed in his attempt. Moved by pity for his failure, the Madonna raised her hand and touched the mountain: the rock suddenly crumbled and the Devil fell down the precipice, ending up on the stones below.
Montepertuso is also a starting point for the famous Path of the Gods, which connects Agerola to Nocelle

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Chris - DeryC

October 24, 2024

Montepertuso or the pierced mountain

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TrekkingDoc

June 2, 2025

Beautiful view of the mountain with a hole, precisely the "pretuso"

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Elevation 370 m

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Location: Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy

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Montepertuso Rock Arch

1. View across the valley to Nocelle – View of Positano loop from Nocelle

2. View of Positano – View of Montepertuso loop from Nocelle

3. Start of the Path of the Gods – View of the Amalfi Coast loop from Santa Maria del Castello

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