Ingresso loop past Riserva naturale Cratere degli Astroni
Napoli, Pozzuoli · about 15 min by car from Naples
The walk
Almost-loop walk of 6.8 km between Napoli and Pozzuoli, 178 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Agnano, Riserva naturale Cratere degli Astroni and Tenuta degli Astroni. After the walk: wine tasting at Le Cantine dell'Averno (2.9 km) and lunch at Abraxas in Pozzuoli (6.0 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Naples: about 15 min (10 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Naples, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.84021,14.15915
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Sorrento, about 45 min by car
Along the way
- Agnano50 m from the trail
- Riserva naturale Cratere degli Astroni200 m from the trail
- Tenuta degli Astroni300 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Napoli and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Abraxas in Pozzuoli, 6.0 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Le Cantine dell'Averno, 2.9 km from the trail.
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