サンヴィタリアーノの天然記念物・トップ15

The very panoramic itinerary allows you to enjoy the most suggestive and wild scenery of Somma-Vesuvius, crossing forest environments, scrubland up to bare lava rock. The starting point is located along the road that from the Medici Palace of Ottaviano continues towards the volcanic complex. A barrier prohibiting vehicular traffic marks the beginning of the route, the first stretch of the path, common with path no. 1, winds along asphalted hairpin bends, and then turns into a dirt path. The plant landscape consists initially of a thick pine forest of stone pine and then in a mesophilous forest, with essences such as chestnut, Neapolitan alder, Neapolitan maple, holm oak, black locust. Among the nesting birds, the minute lesser spotted woodpecker, rare and localized in Campania, has only recently colonized the Vesuvius Park. After more than 1 km of walking on a steep climb you reach Largo Angelo Prisco dedicated to the young financier murdered by poachers in 1995 which represents the closest destination. From the Largo, path no. 1 branches off to the left, while the itinerary continues on the right on a slight climb, entering, between twists and turns, into a shady chestnut grove where the numerous species of mushrooms present give off an intense and pleasant fragrance.

Sanctuary of S. Angelo in Palombara. Spectacular Panorama

Panoramic bench from where the single track starts towards Kelly

There is also a water source going down the stairs.

Sanctuary with wonderful fall over the entire Caudina valley

At this point there is a bench overlooking the valley for a spectacular stop. Castel Trial Bench!!

Clearance with Sant'Angelo Sanctuary in Palombara, with adjoining panoramic view of the Caudina valley.

A wonderful place from which you can admire a sensational view of the whole area below.