Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Alburno
Campania
The Alburni massif presents a sheer face to the north and a rolling karst plateau on top, all sinkholes, dry grass and scattered beech, topped by the Panormo and Alburno points near 1,740 m. Paths climb from Sicignano, Petina or Ottati; from the rim the view runs over Paestum to the sea and back across the whole Cilento.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
12 km
Elevation
+800 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at the Ottati or Petina trailheads on the SP roads up the massif.
Water
Seasonal cattle troughs on the plateau — carry water.
Highlights
- Sheer limestone escarpment
- Karst plateau of dolines and beech
- View over Paestum and the Sele plain
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the summit plateau away from grazing horses and cattle.
