The famous Via dell'Amore, Lover's Lane, is closed due to a landslide and will reopen in July 2024. At the moment only the first 200 meters from Manarola are open. An alternative is the trail Via Beccara from Manarola to Riomaggiore here below.
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Hiking trail Manarola - Riomaggiore (Via dell'Amore)Status: CLOSED. Reopening scheduled for July 2024.
Day-trippers and cruise passengers flocked to the Via dell'Amore for a quick taste of the Cinque Terre's beauty. But the Via dell'Amore has been closed since September 24, 2012—initially after a landslide, which was then compounded by wave damage in 2018. The full trail should reopen in July 2024.
But the Via dell'Amore has been closed since September 24, 2012—initially after a landslide, which was then compounded by wave damage in 2018. The full trail should reopen in July 2024. An initial stretch of it, starting from Riomaggiore, reopened on July 1 for a three-month preview.
2a, Riomaggiore - Manarola: The main part of the trail is closed (expected to open in July 2024). Reason: Only small part is open from Manarola to small bar in the middle of the trail. The second part will not be open up to 2024.
The via del'Amore is a trail from the villages of Riomaggore to Manarola in the Cinque Terre. It is an easy (relatively flat) 30 min walk, and there is a cafe in the middle.
If you are willing to make the climb to the top (or the bottom) you will be rewarded with spectacular views and crystal clear waters and mostly probably (almost) deserted streets and beaches. There are actually quite a few places worth a visit at Corniglia - even for its small size.
Try this 3.6-mile point-to-point trail near Manarola, Liguria. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 26 min to complete.
Head out on this 2.3-mile point-to-point trail near Vernazza, Liguria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
But the Via dell'Amore has been closed since September 24, 2012—initially after a landslide, which was then compounded by wave damage in 2018. The full trail should reopen in July 2024.
What is this? Thousands of padlocks line every inch of available space along the chain link fences, railings and posts on the Via, a tradition which has developed over time by couples who flock to the path and seal their love in order to stay together forever.
There are several walking trails with picturesque landscape running across the place, numerous old castles and ancient structures and a few beaches. Cinque Terre is an ideal location for a solo travel.