Positano - Lattari Mountains

Lattari Mountains

The Lattari Mountains, which straddle the Gulf of Salerno and Gulf of Naples, are the backbone of the Sorrentine-Amalfi peninsula. The predominantly limestone, range of peaks is famous for its sweeping panoramas and great number of trekking routes. These routes start from the Sorrentine peninsula and terminate at Maiori, guiding walkers through truly unique scenery.
Before the arrival of modern roads suitable for vehicles, these pathways were the only land routes linking the destinations along the Amalfi Coast.

One can follow various itineraries through the Lattari Mountains. There is a whole network of pathways, although a number of these are no longer accessible. The pathways mentioned below are all passable and do not require any special equipment. It is, nevertheless, advisable to wear comfortable clothes and, in particular, long trousers and walking boots.

Punta Campanella Itinerary

Punta Campanella is at the tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula. It is a area which combines a great historical heritage with splendid landscapes, featuring natural beauty spots of immense importance. The route begins at Termini, 323 meters above sea level, and continues past Punta Campanella, Nerano, Marina di Cantone, Marina di Recomone, ending in the Torca area. Along the walk one has the opportunity to admire the Minerva temple at the extreme edge of Punta Campanella, and a whole series of Forts and Towers (Torre Fossa, Torre Minerva, Torre di Mont’Alto, Torre di Crapolla, Torre di Nerano, Torre di Recommone) built to defend the area from attempted invasions from the sea. In the inhabited areas one finds a number of churches and chapels such as the Church of St Salvatore in Nerano, the Church of St Tommaso Apostolo in Torca and the Chapel of St Antonio di Padova in Cantone.

Valle delle Ferriere Itinerary

The Valle delle Ferriere is a Nature reserve which can be reached via the Valle dei Mulini in Amalfi, from Pogerola, from Scala or from Agevola. It is a marvellous, mysterious world, a joy to discover, ready to enchant visitors with its scenery rich in water and vegetation, and having a particular microclimate which creates the perfect habitat for rare species of fern. There a number of waterfalls and springs: Acqua Fredda, Acqua Vracciara, Acqua del Vecite, Acqua del Pertuso, Acqua del Ceraso, and Acqua del Sambuco. The consortium ‘Terredamare’ periodically organises guided walks in collaboration with the State Forestry Commission.

Sentiero degli Dei Itinerary

The path goes from Positano to Agevola; it can be reached from the Nocelle area or from Santa Maria del Castello; it departs from the Forestry Barracks, rises up towards Capo Muro and, via alternating uphill and downhill sections, reaches Crocella. The route owes its name (path of the gods) to the breathtakingly beautiful scenery in which it is immersed. Along the route one passes the imposing Grarelle Valley, the Convent of St Domenico and the Pinnacolo.