The best hikes from Sorrento are on the quiet end of the peninsula, half an hour away by SITA bus: Punta Campanella for a first walk, Ieranto Bay for a swim at the end, Monte San Costanzo for both gulfs at once. The Path of the Gods is the famous one, but from Sorrento it is a full day. None of them needs a guide; all of them need water.
Times and difficulty are taken from each trail’s own page, where the sources are listed. Difficulty reflects steps and exposure, not just distance.
More of the peninsula’s trails are being walked and written up. Difficulty reflects exposure and steps, not just distance — read each trail page before you go.
On this peninsula the distance is rarely the problem. The problem is the way back: the trails drop to the sea, and what you walked down you climb up, in the sun, with no water on the way. Crapolla and Ieranto feel easy for the first half.
If you have one day and no hiking boots, take Punta Campanella. If you want the famous one, plan the Path of the Gods as the whole day. If you want to swim at the end, Ieranto Bay.
SITA buses from Sorrento reach Sant’Agata, Termini and Nerano — the starting points of Punta Campanella, Monte San Costanzo and Ieranto Bay. Buy the ticket before boarding, at a tabacchi, and check the last bus back: from November it leaves earlier.
For the Path of the Gods you cross to the other side of the peninsula, so it takes longer: see the trail page and getting around. A gentler walk between villages: Colli di Fontanelle to Sant’Agata, 4.2 km through a pinewood.
Most of these trails have almost no shade and no water. In July and August walk only at dawn, or not at all. Autumn, winter and spring are the hiking seasons here — in winter the days are short, so start early and keep the last bus in mind. More in when to go and what to bring.
For a first walk, Punta Campanella: about 2 hours return on the direct trail from Termini, with Capri across the water. The Path of the Gods is the famous one, but from Sorrento it fills a whole day because the trailhead is on the far side of the peninsula.
Yes. SITA buses reach Termini, Nerano and Sant’Agata, the starting points of most trails on this page. Check the last bus back: in winter it leaves earlier.
Not on foot from town. You travel to Bomerano, above Amalfi, walk 2–4 hours to Nocelle, then go down to Positano and come back by bus or boat. Plan it as a full day.
October to May. Summer is hot and most trails have no shade and no water. Winter days are short, so start early.
Most are moderate, but the difficulty is in steps and exposure rather than distance: the climb back from Crapolla or Ieranto is harder than the walk down.
No. The trails on this page are waymarked and free. Carry water, wear proper shoes, and read each trail page before you go.