How hard is the path of the gods hike?

The most common walk from Bomerano to Nocelle is considered easy to moderate, with a total ascent of 215 meters and a total descent of 410 meters. The highest elevation is 650 meters and the lowest is 450 meters, and it takes approximately 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.



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How long does it take to walk the Path of the Gods? To walk the Path of the Gods trail, it takes 1.5 to 2 hours, so it is a relatively quick hike. However, getting to Bomerano (the starting point) and getting back to your starting point from Nocelle (the ending point of the trail) adds on more time.

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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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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. By doing it this way, it is a one-way hike and mostly downhill.

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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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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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Or you can turn the route around and start with an uphill climb – from Positano up the 1700 steps to Nocelle. Come to the fork to choose the high or low paths; when they reconverge at Colle Serra, choose your endpoint of Praiano or Agerola, then get the 5070 or 5080 bus back to Amalfi.

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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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Of course, you can also do the path in reverse starting in Positano or Nocelle and ending in Bomerano. The Path of the Gods skirts the steep hillside above the coast and crosses one of the most spectacular and wild gorges of the Amalfi Coast.

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The highest elevation is 650 meters and the lowest is 450 meters, and it takes approximately 1.5 to 3 hours to complete. If you choose to continue the Gods hike from Nocelle to Positano, the difficulty level increases slightly. The total ascent is 235 meters, and the total descent is 780 meters.

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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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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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