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Il Sentiero degli Dei – Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari
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10.7km
440m
Hiking
Embark on the moderate Il Sentiero degli Dei, or "Path of the Gods," a 6.6-mile (10.7 km) hike with 1441 feet (439 metres) of elevation gain that typically takes around 4 hours and 6 minutes to complete. You will traverse varied terrain, from fragrant Mediterranean scrub and terraced vineyards to rocky paths and some paved sections. Enjoy continuous panoramic vistas of the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea, the picturesque towns of Positano and Praiano, and the iconic island of Capri with its Faraglioni rocks in the distance.
This popular route often starts in Agerola (Bomerano) and leads to Nocelle, offering a predominantly downhill or flat trajectory suitable for most individuals with basic fitness. While the main path is generally gentle, sections along cliffs require surefootedness. From Nocelle, you have the option to descend to Positano via approximately 1700 steps, which can be strenuous but rewarding.
The trail earns its name from an ancient Greek legend, suggesting deities once walked this route to rescue Ulysses from the sirens of the Li Galli islets. This mythological connection, combined with its unparalleled natural beauty, makes it one of Italy's most celebrated hikes. You will also see vestiges of ancient architecture and cultivated terraces, remnants of a time when this route was the sole link between local villages.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Start of the Path of the Gods
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Rupestrian Houses
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View of the Amalfi Coast and Positano
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View across the valley to Nocelle
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Nocelle village and view of the Amalfi Coast
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Nocelle Square
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Upper Isolated Path with Coastal Views
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Colle Serra on the Path of the Gods
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Biscuit Cave
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8.39 km
907 m
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414 m
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8.39 km
1.27 km
776 m
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Trail Reviews
Today was a beautiful day even if the weather was not particularly favorable. Besides the companions with whom I practice excursions, I met three friends and their children who have lived in northern Italy for a long time. Today a dip in nature and in the memories of youth. Exciting.
Sentiero Degli Dei. After many years of waiting, I was fortunate to be able to walk this path. From Bomerano to Nocelle and back. Lots of climbs and descents but what a breathtaking view. Had the company of the local goats along the way 🐐, great. We took a break at Nocelle and then returned with a slightly different route that was slightly higher than the outward route. Glad we were able to walk the Path
In Bomerano at the "ticket office" Travelmar you can buy tickets for the ferry from Positano to Amalfi and the bus trip from Amalfi back to Bomerano - very practical! The Path of the Gods is fantastic: beautiful views, moderate inclines, alternating shade and sun. The only drawback: it's really very popular and therefore overcrowded. Take the bus in Nocelle and save yourself the 1,700 step descent to Positano and the route along the road!
Beautiful? Yes A must-do: NO The effort required is high. The trail is mostly uneven. You walk a lot on rock with some exposed sections and continuous ups and downs of rock stairs.
I have been walking this path periodically for over twenty years, but the charm remains, it always surprises you, it always leaves you with something new. It will be some glimpses you have never noticed, it will be a particular brightness of the day, it will be the company of friends who you make enjoy this place so impervious and surprising. Therefore it is always worth doing it again, perhaps for those who live not too far away it is much better to enjoy the path in the November - March period, corresponding to the period of lesser tourist influx in the Sorrento - Amalfi area.
There are a few variations at different heights but the trails are always obvious, as is the direction to go in, in the absence of any heavy mist. This particular route ends with a lemon granita stall then 1800 stairs down to sea level, from whence a regular bus towards either Positano or Amalfi (5070) can be caught (takes cash). Going in the Amalfi direction, one may change at Bivio Lone for the less regular 5080 bus to get back to the walk's starting point in Bomerano. The 5080 doesn't sell tickets on board so it might be safer to ride the 5070 all the way to Amalfi and buy a ticket for the 5080 there in a shop. The SITA bus timetables can be found online. Because the bus connection is really lengthy and the 1800 steps are no fun, if I did this again I would try to do one of the loop options.
Super nice view to Capri, 5 hours leisurely hiking time to Nocelle, bus stop (tip: from here only steep downhill stairs to Positano) take small change for the bus driver, cannot change, 1 bar after 1 hour, wonderful view, with freshly squeezed juices = delicious, and in Nocelle at the entrance to the village directly on the hiking trail.
1697 steps down to Positano...for anyone who wants!