Sentiero delle Capre
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,471 ft
- climb
- 2,313 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentiero delle Capre is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Campania, Italy, inside Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio. It runs between about 1,040 ft and 2,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Massa di Somma, about 1.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cognoli di Giacca, Cognoli di Trocchia and Colle Umberto. For camping, Agricamping Stone Vesuvio and Branditos 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentiero delle Capre for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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