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Herculaneum – Excavation overlook loop from Ercolano

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Herculaneum – Excavation overlook loop from Ercolano

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Herculaneum – Excavation overlook loop from Ercolano

00:24

1.34km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

427 m

Entrance to the Cemetery of Portici

Highlight • Structure

2

433 m

Herculaneum Archaeological Site (Scavi di Ercolano)

Highlight • Historical Site

The small town of Herculaneum on the slopes of Vesuvius, not far from the Greek colony of Neapolis, was, according to legend, founded by Hercules. The excavations are better preserved than the larger Pompeii.

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463 m

View over ancient Herculaneum

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4

640 m

Herculaneum

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While not as famous as Pompeii, this ancient Roman city is at least as worth seeing, because some things were better preserved by the ashfall.

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668 m

Excavation overlook

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A short distance past the entance the trail leads to this impressive overlook of the excavated section of the antique Roman town.

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1.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

692 m

609 m

Surfaces

981 m

319 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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19°C

38 %

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