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Mount Vesuvius crater path – Vesuvius - Tramvia del Vesuvio - minibus - Bus Ischia (7624808688)📷 Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0
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Mount Vesuvius crater path

Ercolano, Italy

Nature

A gravel path of about 30 minutes climbs from the park entrance at 1,000 metres to the crater rim, with views over the Bay of Naples. Cars park lower down, with a shuttle up; tickets are sold online only and the path closes in bad weather.

Nearest town
Ercolano, Italy
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
40.8250, 14.4180
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Eco Camping VesuvioCampsite
    5 km from Mount Vesuvius crater path
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • ZeusCampsite
    10 km from Mount Vesuvius crater path
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • SpartacusCampsite
    10 km from Mount Vesuvius crater path
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Fortuna VillageCampsite
    10 km from Mount Vesuvius crater path · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping PompeiCampsite
    10 km from Mount Vesuvius crater path
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Sant'AntonioCampsite
    18 km from Mount Vesuvius crater path
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mount Vesuvius crater path?

Mount Vesuvius crater path is in Ercolano, Italy, at GPS 40.8250, 14.4180. It is about 7 km from Boscotrecase.

Can you camp near Mount Vesuvius crater path?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Branditos, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mount Vesuvius crater path?

Mount Vesuvius crater path is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Naples’ volcanoes, Herculaneum and the Royal Palace of Caserta.

What is there to see near Mount Vesuvius crater path?

Places worth a stop nearby: Herculaneum excavations (6 km), Scavi di Pompei (10 km), Positano (23 km) and Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli (25 km).

When is the best time to visit Mount Vesuvius crater path?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)