Hiking experience in the Amalfi Natural Reserve and its Mills
Highlights
Hike in a fairy-tale atmosphere, surrounded by waterfalls.
Discover Amalfi industrial archeology and the anciet history of the Marinary Republic
Walk along the Medieval alleys of the oldest settlement of the Amalfi Coast;
Easy to reach with public transport, from both palces, Amalfi or Sorrento.
Path very cool and always in the shade, excellent for summer walks on the Amalfi Coast !
Easy and quick walk to do in a few hours.
Hike to the Mills Valley, walking in Amalfi coast to discover the history of the ancient republic of Amalfi with its paper mills and nature. With a hiking guide in Amalfi Coast to visit the” Valle dei Mulini” in Amalfi. The shorter and easier route to the strict Reserve of “Valle delle Ferriere”. Starting from Amalfi you will face the uphill path purely with the descent back to the starting point via the stairways. Or you can choose to start from Pontone situated higher up and back down to the Valley finishing the route in the centre of Amalfi, we strictly recommended this one. Starting from the small square of Pontone you follow the signs to the Valle delle Ferriere, also known as “Valley of the Mills”.
You will pass through the small medieval village hamlet of Pontone (Scala), the oldest town on the Amalfi Coast. Along the first part of the path, you can enjoy the view of Amalfi from a different point of view walking through the lemon groves, typical cultivation of these places. After about an hour’s walk, you reach a junction where you must turn right towards the strict nature reserve. Walking Along the river Canneto, you get to the place most famous with its waterfalls and its rare plants.
On rainy days it can be easier to meet the rare “Salamandrina” (Salamandra terdigitata), fascinating endemic amphibian or maybe some other endemic newts.
From the reserve, you walk back until the junctions and take the downhill path in the direction of Amalfi. Here you go through the ruins of the old paper mills where they use to produce the famous “Carta d’Amalfi” (paper made by a medieval system). After about an hour of walking, you will arrive near the Paper Museum. From the museum, it takes five minutes to reach the Duomo and the adjacent piazza Flavio Gioia where you can take a SITA bus: 10 minutes back to Pontone. Otherwise, you can end the way reaching the starting point along the ancient staircases uphill next to the high school of Amalfi.
Others
Length: 7 km/4,5 miles
Drop: +/- 400m +/- 1200 feet"
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Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Piazza Duomo Amalfi
End point: Same as the starting point
Schedule
Opening dates
09:00
Duration: 3 Hours
Requirements
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Recommendations
Please bring biodegradable sunscreen. Hiking boots Sunglasses Please bring a bottle of water. bring comfortable clothes.
Hike in a fairy-tale atmosphere, surrounded by waterfalls.
Discover Amalfi industrial archeology and the anciet history of the Marinary Republic
Walk along the Medieval alleys of the oldest settlement of the Amalfi Coast;
Easy to reach with public transport, from both palces, Amalfi or Sorrento.
Path very cool and always in the shade, excellent for summer walks on the Amalfi Coast !
Easy and quick walk to do in a few hours.
Hike to the Mills Valley, walking in Amalfi coast to discover the history of the ancient republic of Amalfi with its paper mills and nature. With a hiking guide in Amalfi Coast to visit the” Valle dei Mulini” in Amalfi. The shorter and easier route to the strict Reserve of “Valle delle Ferriere”. Starting from Amalfi you will face the uphill path purely with the descent back to the starting point via the stairways. Or you can choose to start from Pontone situated higher up and back down to the Valley finishing the route in the centre of Amalfi, we strictly recommended this one. Starting from the small square of Pontone you follow the signs to the Valle delle Ferriere, also known as “Valley of the Mills”.
You will pass through the small medieval village hamlet of Pontone (Scala), the oldest town on the Amalfi Coast. Along the first part of the path, you can enjoy the view of Amalfi from a different point of view walking through the lemon groves, typical cultivation of these places. After about an hour’s walk, you reach a junction where you must turn right towards the strict nature reserve. Walking Along the river Canneto, you get to the place most famous with its waterfalls and its rare plants.
On rainy days it can be easier to meet the rare “Salamandrina” (Salamandra terdigitata), fascinating endemic amphibian or maybe some other endemic newts.
From the reserve, you walk back until the junctions and take the downhill path in the direction of Amalfi. Here you go through the ruins of the old paper mills where they use to produce the famous “Carta d’Amalfi” (paper made by a medieval system). After about an hour of walking, you will arrive near the Paper Museum. From the museum, it takes five minutes to reach the Duomo and the adjacent piazza Flavio Gioia where you can take a SITA bus: 10 minutes back to Pontone. Otherwise, you can end the way reaching the starting point along the ancient staircases uphill next to the high school of Amalfi.
Others
Length: 7 km/4,5 miles
Drop: +/- 400m +/- 1200 feet"
Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Piazza Duomo Amalfi
End point: Same as the starting point
Schedule
Opening dates
09:00
Duration: 3 Hours
Requirements
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Recommendations
Please bring biodegradable sunscreen. Hiking boots Sunglasses Please bring a bottle of water. bring comfortable clothes.
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