Viggianello to Parco nazionale del Pollino
Viggianello · about 1 h 05 min by car from Sapri
The walk
6.2 km out-and-back walk near Viggianello, 360 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1529 and 1843 m above sea level. Along the way: Parco nazionale del Pollino. After the walk: lunch at Da Peppe in Rotonda (5.8 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sapri: about 1 h 05 min (43 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Sapri, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
39.93331,16.10169
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- ViggianelloOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.6 km
- Parco nazionale del Pollino350 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Viggianello and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Da Peppe in Rotonda, 5.8 km by car.
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