Places
Volcano·Easy·Scenic·Iconic
Cratere del Vesuvio
Campania
Vesuvius last erupted in 1944 and remains the only active volcano on continental Europe. A paved path from the upper car park spirals to the crater rim at 1,281 m for a view into the steaming caldera and, in the opposite direction, all of the Bay of Naples and the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Active volcanic crater steam
- Bay of Naples panorama
- Pompeii visible below
With your dog
Dogs on leash on the crater rim path; volcanic rock terrain.
