Hey all!!
I'm staying in Sorrento for a few days and want to do some hiking. I was hoping to hike Vesuvius, but wanted to start from the bottom and not take a bus to the car park. I saw a few trail options, but everything basically is just for driving up and hiking the last bit. Any suggestions? If this isn't an option, any suggestions for other hikes available in the area??
I've heard the Path of Gods hike is a must do hike while in the Amalfi Coast area. I haven't done it myself, but I hope to do it next year. You can Google it, or I believe it's listed in Rick Steve's Italy book.
Try these around Sorrento.
https://www.sorrentoamalfiwalkwithus.com/giro-di-santa-croce-monte-san-costanzo
Or head to Positano or Amalfi.
http://www.pathofgods.com/into-the-path/inside-the-path-of-the-gods/
Enjoy, but bring water.
See if there's anything on this that might be helpful (from the Parco Vesuvius website):
I can't see much reason for "hiking" a sweaty, completely exposed cinder pile, in the direct sun. We skipped Vesuvius entirely. (You didn't give your month-of-the-year.)
It's not a real hike, but the steep walk down (99% paved) from Sant' Agata sui dui Golfi (SITA bus opposite the Sorrento Circumvesuviana station) has great views, cool breezes, and interesting sights. 1.5 - 2.5 hours, returns behind the gorge and Tasso square. This could be done in sneakers rather than needing boots, but not in sandals, because of the slope.
