Path of the Gods

The Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) is one of the most famous and scenic hiking trails on the Amalfi Coast. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the sea, mountains, cliffs, and Positano, with small villages far below.

Path of the Gods Route

Trail length is about 7 km (4.3 miles), and it takes around 3 hours one way. The trail starts in Bomerano (Agerola) and ends in Nocelle, a small village near Positano. It’s better to walk from Bomerano to Nocelle – this way you go mostly downhill and enjoy the views in front of you.

Trail difficulty: moderate. The path is well-marked but sometimes narrow and rocky, so wear comfortable shoes.

Trail status: Open (updated October, 2025)

Picnic tables on the Path of the Gods with a view of the coast, Hiking trail, Amalfi Coast, Italy — Picnic tables on the Path of the Gods with a view of the coast

The most famous hiking trail on the Amalfi Coast – the Path of the Gods, Italy — The most famous hiking trail on the Amalfi Coast – the Path of the Gods

Steps on the Path of the Gods, almost at cloud level, Hiking trail, Amalfi Coast, Italy — Steps on the Path of the Gods, almost at cloud level

The most scenic route on the coast – the Path of the Gods, Hiking trail, Amalfi Coast, Italy — The most scenic route on the coast – the Path of the Gods

How to Get to the Trail Start

You can reach Bomerano (Agerola) by bus from Amalfi. You can also hike up from Praiano or Fiordo di Furore – the climb takes about one to one and a half hours. Bus stops and all routes are marked on the map at the bottom of the page.

Start of the Path of the Gods in Agerola, Hiking trail, Amalfi Coast, Italy — Start of the Path of the Gods in Agerola

Tram-style bus running between Amalfi and Agerola, Hiking trail, Amalfi Coast, Italy — Tram-style bus running between Amalfi and Agerola

How to Return After the Trail

At the end of the trail you will arrive in the village of Nocelle. From here, you can take a bus directly to Positano or walk down the stairs to the main road (about 1500 steps, around 30 minutes), where buses run towards Positano (and continue to Sorrento) or towards Amalfi. You can also take a taxi or walk about 1 hour to the centre of Positano.

Descent from Nocelle to Positano – 1,500 steps at the end of the Path of the Gods, Hiking trail, Amalfi Coast, Italy — Descent from Nocelle to Positano – 1,500 steps at the end of the Path of the Gods

Path of the Gods Route Map

The main route is shown in blue on the map below. This is the real GPS track of the trail, so in some places the line has many turns, and stops are shown as clusters of points. Additional hiking paths from places like Praiano and Fiordo di Furore are marked in red.