Cognoli del Monte Somma

Cognoli del Monte Somma is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Campania, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio. It runs between about 3,040 ft and 3,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 740 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Massa di Somma, about 2.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cognoli di Trocchia, Colle Umberto and Cognoli di Sant'Anastasia. For camping, Branditos and Agricamping Stone Vesuvio are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.