Discovering the Great Cone and the Trails of Vesuvius National Park

Walking on Vesuvius is an experience that takes your breath away.
The climb to the Great Cone, at the heart of Vesuvius National Park, offers one of the most captivating panoramic views in all of Campania: on one side, the outline of the Sorrento Peninsula and Capri; on the other, the urban expanse of Naples blending into the gulf, stretching all the way beyond the horizon.

The Great Cone of Vesuvius

Trail No. 5, the “Great Cone,” is the most renowned and frequented path in the Park. It takes you almost to the edge of the crater, where you walk along a panoramic route set in an almost lunar landscape.
The atmosphere is unique: the steep crater walls, the scent of sulfur in the air, the wind sweeping across the ridges—everything speaks of the power of a volcano still active yet silent.
Access to the Great Cone is regulated and requires a ticket, but the experience rewards every step: from up here, Vesuvius reveals its full grandeur.

The Nature Trails of the Park

Beyond the crater, Vesuvius National Park offers a network of 11 official trails that wind through landscapes of rare beauty. Each route has its own unique charm:

Trail No. 1, the “Valley of Hell,” which runs along the ancient caldera of Mount Somma amid pines, broom, and breathtaking views.

Trail No. 9, which follows the route of the old cog railway, a historic reminder of a bygone era of tourism.

Trail No. 4, “Through the Tirone Reserve,” ideal for those who love the wildest and most tranquil side of nature.

Many sections run alongside vineyards, lava quarries, and areas where nature has reclaimed what the fire once erased. These trails are suitable for hikers, families, and lovers of nature photography.

An experience to cherish

For those visiting Cantine Olivella, these trails are a natural extension of the experience: the very soil you walk on with your boots is found again in the glass, in the form of minerals, aromas, and stories.

Vesuvius is not just a volcano: it is a landscape to walk through, to breathe in, to savor.

Visit the official website of the Vesuvius National Park Authority