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Vesuvius Crater and Osservatorio Vesuviano Loop

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Vesuvius Crater and Osservatorio Vesuviano Loop

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Vesuvius Crater and Osservatorio Vesuviano Loop

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Riserva Naturale Statale Tirone Alto Vesuvio

Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio

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  • Location: Ercolano, Naples, Campania, Italy

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    April 23, 2026

    Road cycling

    The Vesuvius crater ring, mainly known as Sentiero n. 5 "Il Gran Cono", is a scenic hiking trail of about 4 km (round trip along the rim) starting from 1000m altitude (Ercolano).
    It offers breathtaking views of the crater and the Gulf of Naples. Mandatory online ticket booking is required
    The difficulty is Moderate/Easy (requires minimal physical preparation).


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    Distance 2.62 km

    Uphill 180 m

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    Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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    Location: Ercolano, Naples, Campania, Italy

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