Hike & Fork

Trail 122Validated by the Italian Alpine Club

Capo Saragnano to Varco Diecimare

Pellezzano, Baronissi · about 10 min by car from Salerno

Distance
5.3 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
338 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

5.3 km out-and-back walk between Pellezzano and Baronissi, up to Varco Diecimare, 338 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 294 and 627 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Mila Vuolo (6.6 km) and lunch at Famiglia Principe 1968 in Nocera Superiore (6.4 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Salerno: about 10 min (7 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Salerno, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

40.73952,14.75432

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Also within reach: Sorrento, about 50 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Mila Vuolo

Salerno · 6.6 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Famiglia Principe 1968

Nocera Superiore · 6.4 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

O’ Ca Bistrò

Nocera Inferiore · 8.0 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Pellezzano and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Famiglia Principe 1968 in Nocera Superiore, 6.4 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Mila Vuolo, 6.6 km from the trail.