Percorsi ufficiali di trekking di Cetara

Cetara's official trail network connects the fishing village with the terraced hills and mountain routes above it. Four municipal itineraries range from the lemon groves of Pietra Chiatta to the ridges leading toward the Abbey of Cava, the Sanctuary of the Avvocata and Erchie.

Why it matters

The routes reveal the agricultural landscape behind the Amalfi Coast's seafront towns. Their terraces, woodland and mountain paths reflect the historic relationship between coastal fishing communities and the inland territory. The trails lie within the UNESCO-listed Costiera Amalfitana, inscribed in 1997.

What to notice

The Pietra Chiatta–Punta Fuenti route passes terraced lemon groves, olive trees and vines. Mountain itineraries follow ridges near Monte Falerio, Cetara's highest mountain, and connect to historic religious and commercial routes. The path toward the Sanctuary of the Avvocata crosses the Capo d'Orso ridge and includes two caves beneath the church. Another route to Erchie passes old terraces, woodland, ruins of productive structures and the remains of the convent of San Nicola Carbonario.

Context and history

The route to the Abbey of Cava follows a historic inland trading path. The trail to the Avvocata reflects the tradition of pilgrimage to the sanctuary, while terraces at Pietra Chiatta and Viesco preserve evidence of the mixed farming that shaped the coast. The municipality publishes the four itineraries as a single network, with maps in Italian and English.