오타비아노‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

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.

The volcano symbol of the city of Naples, is still active, its last eruption dates back to 79 years ago.

The clearing commemorates the homonymous financier murdered by poachers in 1995. From this small clearing created between gorse and conifers, the plaque dedicated to the memory of Priscus marks the point of separation between the two paths 1 and 2.

Great view of the "Hell's valley".

Spectacular place, some stretches are to be done by pushing due to the bottom composed of pyroclastic sand, which makes it difficult to grip the bike.

Panoramic view of the Hell Valley

Bifurcation of the paths .. right towards the Cognoli di Ottaviano.

Spectacular Single Track in the valley of hell, pay attention to the pyroclastic sand bottom that makes you lose grip on the bike.