How do I hike Path of Gods from Sorrento?

To get to the Path of the Gods from Sorrento you'll need to take a bus from Sorrento to Amalfi, and then another bus from the town of Amalfi to the start of the trail in the village of Bomerano. Which kind of bus you take will determine how long this trip takes.



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The most common way to do this hike is to start in Bomerano, hike to Nocelle, and then either take public transportation back to your starting point or continue the walk to Positano. By doing it this way, it is a one-way hike and mostly downhill.

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There are several different ways to hike the Path of the Gods. The most common way to do this hike is to start in Bomerano, hike to Nocelle, and then either take public transportation back to your starting point or continue the walk to Positano.

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This walk takes approximately 2.5 to 4 hours to complete. While the Gods hike can be surprisingly challenging at times due to the steep climb and rough terrain, it is generally considered a manageable hike for most people with moderate fitness levels.

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3) Is the Path of the Gods worth it? The Path of the Gods is definitely worth it if you're visiting the Amalfi Coast. In fact, if you like hiking and active adventures it's recommended to put this at the very top of your itinerary.

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Once in Bomerano, you can park your vehicle near the square, where there are several parking lots bordered by white stripes and therefore free. Alternatively, you can opt for paid parking (5 euros for the whole day) not far away and located near the sports field.

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Overall, hiking from Praiano to the Path of the Gods is a somewhat physically challenging but exhilarating way to experience the natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast. If you're up for a full day and long hike, the “official” trail from Praiano to Bomerano to Nocelle is ideal.

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It's a rocky, uneven trail at points. Most people wear hiking shoes or boots. But even in walking sandals, my husband handled it without too many missteps. Being perhaps a little less fit than those dedicated hikers, we spent more than an hour ascending steps and a winding trail.

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Perhaps, the most challenging stretch is from Nocelle to Positano: 1700 steps, fortunately downhill, divide these two places; if you don't feel like it, in Nocelle you can take a shuttle directly to Positano.

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Its namesake comes from Homer's poem, The Odyssey, that tells the passage was made by the Greek Gods as they rushed to save Ulysses from the sirens that were on the islands of Li Galli. Photos don't do it justice. Nothing prepares you for the sheer magnitude and beauty that is the Path of the Gods.

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But, is the Path of the Gods difficult? The route along the Path of the Gods isn't particularly difficult, though there are a few scambly bits that require you to hang on to rocks to go up or down. If you're a bit nervous, don't worry, I never felt unsafe.

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The Path of the Gods hike is kid-friendly (at least when you start at the top and go DOWN as opposed to the other way around) with no sheer dropoffs and it's really not too difficult. The most challenging part is arriving in the town of Nocelle and realizing you still had 1700 steps to take down to Positano.

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From Sorrento to Positano, ferries depart approximately every two hours with the Alilauro company. The Lucibello company has introduced a route that connects Sorrento to Positano and the ferry leaves at 7:40am and takes about 40 minutes. The ticket price is around €15 per person, one way, and can be purchased online.

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Networks of footpaths criss-cross the slopes between villages and offer a whole different holiday experience to the busy resorts below. This is a popular destination for hiking holidays, and even 'regular' holidaymakers can easily incorporate some marvellous short walks into their holiday itinerary.

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