Hike the Path of the Gods: Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento

Sorrento•moderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness—comfortable walking on uneven terrain and short steep sections for several hours.

Overview

Spectacular coastal panoramas, ancient mule tracks and sea-air that clears the head: the Path of the Gods is a walking classic. This day tour from Sorrento pairs a local guide, transfers and trekking poles to make one of Italy’s most famous hikes accessible in a single day.

Hike the Path of the Gods: Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

You step off the minivan where the road thins and the air tastes like salt and pine. A stone stairway climbs away from the tangle of cars and into a brightness that flattens distance—Capri sits like a small ship in the Mediterranean, and the Amalfi towns spill along the coast below. This is the Path of the Gods, a raw, stony ribbon that traces the spine of the Sorrentine Peninsula and dares you to look down.

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Adventure Tips

Start early

Begin before mid-morning to avoid crowds and the strongest sun; morning light also sharpens the Capri views.

Bring at least 1–2 L of water

There are few reliable water sources on the trail—hydration is key, especially in summer.

Use trekking poles

Poles reduce strain on knees during steep descents and provide stability on loose stone.

Watch footing on narrow sections

Parts of the mule track are exposed with loose scree—move deliberately and follow your guide.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Peregrine falcon (and other raptors)
Wall lizards and harmless serpents

History

The route follows ancient mule tracks that linked hilltop settlements to Amalfi’s coastal towns; terraces and ruined farmhouses echo the region’s agrarian past.

Conservation

Trail erosion from high foot traffic is an ongoing concern—stick to the marked path, avoid trampling vegetation, and pack out waste to protect fragile coastal scrub.