Category: Trekking
Type: Nature trail
Suggested equipment:
Fleece jerseyHiking polesHiking shoesSnackWater bottle (1L)Windproof jacket
Tour Description
The Pogerola Circuit is a discovery of an undiscovered Amalfi: a hiking trail of medium difficulty of about 8 km.
Starting from the main square of the village of Pogerola, a hamlet of Amalfi located on the hill of Mount Falconcello, one passes through the typical vaulted houses of the village of Pigellula and San Michele Arcangelo, a unicum of deconsecrated church with a Greek cross plan. The view of the Valley of Mills and the villages of Scala and Ravello will be a truly memorable experience.
The trail enters the heart of Amalfi’s chestnut groves at the Tavernate locality, a place that is the guardian of ancient agricultural traditions, passing among the ruins of ancient monasteries, following millennia-old mule tracks.
After a dip in the woods, the circuit continues past the Acquolella spring, reaching its highest point, and then continues down to Madonna dei Fuondi. Here the path has an unparalleled panorama, with a bird’s eye view of Amalfi, ranging from Conca dei Marini to Maiori. Return to the Amodio Square in Pogerola.
On the way back we recommend a visit to the village of Pogerola and its authentic trattorias, restaurants and comfortable bars where you can refresh yourself.
Returning to Amalfi via the downhill stairs of Via Nuova provides a 2km nature trail that takes about 30 minutes to reach the town center. To see the route map click here.
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Warnings:
1. Avoid taking the path alone.
2. Rely on local hiking guides.
3. Consult the weather forecast.
4. Do not leave the path.
5. In case of emergency contact the emergency number 112.
