{"id":302424,"date":"2025-06-20T07:44:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/this-ancient-path-lets-you-hike-above-italys-amalfi-coast-epic\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T07:44:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:44:53","slug":"this-ancient-path-lets-you-hike-above-italys-amalfi-coast-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=302424","title":{"rendered":"This Ancient Path Lets You Hike Above Italy&#8217;s Amalfi Coast (Epic!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><i>I see my path, but I don\u2019t know where it leads. Not knowing where I\u2019m going is what inspires me to travel it. \u2013 Rosalia de Castro<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Sure, I knew that<strong> the Path of the Gods<\/strong> \u2014 also known as Il Sentiero degli Dei \u2014 technically led to Positano; however, I had no idea what adventure truly lay ahead.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people tout the pathway as one of the top active Italy adventures and a must-do when hiking the Amalfi Coast.<\/p>\n<p>And there is a good reason for this. If you\u2019re researching things to do in the Amalfi Coast, I will tell you, as someone who has now experienced the Path of the Gods trail for herself, it is definitely NOT overrated.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, I\u2019d go as far as to call it one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/best-hiking-trails-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful trails in the world<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>While trying to research how to hike the Path of the Gods, my husband Andy and I found a plethora of information on available tours, but not really a step-by-step guide with a personal account of the experience. <\/p>\n<p>So, I decided to create one myself. Trust me; you won\u2019t want to miss adding this to your Amalfi Coast itinerary \u2014 or even a longer <a href=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/italy-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy road trip route<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Path_Of_The_Gods_Map\"\/>Path Of The Gods Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>To help give you a lay of the land and understand where you\u2019ll be hiking when doing the Path of the Gods, here is a map:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Sentiero+degli+Dei,+Italy\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x133b96e60f96cff1:0xd025e20ac1918cac?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjQ8MvSib3xAhXBKs0KHdsJDqUQ8gEwAHoECAQQAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" alt=\"Path of the Gods map\" class=\"wp-image-284192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map-400x276.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map-150x103.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods map\" class=\"wp-image-284192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map-400x276.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Path-Of-The-Gods-Map-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Sentiero+degli+Dei,+Italy\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x133b96e60f96cff1:0xd025e20ac1918cac?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjQ8MvSib3xAhXBKs0KHdsJDqUQ8gEwAHoECAQQAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can also click here for an interactive map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also grab <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alltrails.pxf.io\/MmLzNM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">a map from AllTrails<\/a><\/strong>, an app with a variety of features to help you plan out your hikes and stay safe on the trail.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_To_The_Path_Of_The_Gods\"\/>How To Get To The Path Of The Gods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find the Path of the Gods trailhead in Bomerano, not far from the bus stop. <\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s important to know if you\u2019re taking the bus is it\u2019ll say \u201cAgerola\u201d or \u201cAgerola (Bomerano).\u201d I recommend either staying in the town of Amalfi or taking the scenic ferry there. <\/p>\n<p>Once in Amalfi, grab the 25-minute bus to Bomerano. <\/p>\n<p><i>Note for clarification: The Amalfi Coast is made up of various coastal towns, with Amalfi being one of these towns. Amalfi Coast is the region; Amalfi is a town within the region. <\/i><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re driving you can simply plug Path of the Gods into Google Maps and it comes up. <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7AW5SRfoY8E2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to grab a pin of the free parking lot right near the trailhead. <\/p>\n<p>Once you park, walk and follow Google Maps \u2014 and the signs for \u201cIl Sentiero degli Dei\u201d that begin appearing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods sign\" class=\"wp-image-256515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods sign\" class=\"wp-image-256515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_Sign-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Signage tells you where to find the trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_Path_Of_The_Gods_Trail_Beginning\"\/>Hiking Path Of The Gods: Trail Beginning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>At first, this 5-mile hike feels very residential, as you pass terraced farmland dotted with homes growing wine grapes, tomatoes, wheat and more. <\/p>\n<p>The landscape takes me back to years before when I\u2019d hiked the Longji Rice Terraces in China, with sloped hillside winding like a vibrant green snake.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Hiking the Path of the Gods\" class=\"wp-image-256513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking the Path of the Gods\" class=\"wp-image-256513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bomerano-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beginning of the Path of the Gods trail <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods trail, Amalfi Coast, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods trail, Amalfi Coast, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wine_grapes-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wine grapes along the trail <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In this beginning section, it\u2019s easy to forget we\u2019re on the coast, as it feels more like Ecuadorian cloud forest than the Italian coast. <\/p>\n<p>As we move farther along the trail though, the view becomes more layered, multiple hillsides saying hello along with pockets of the sparkling Gulf of Salerno and of Naples.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Path_Of_The_Gods_History\"\/>Path Of The Gods History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>We also pass through the \u201cGrotta del Biscotto,\u201d where abandoned centuries-old stone houses sit embedded into the cliff. <\/p>\n<p>Scents of thyme, laurel and rosemary waft through the air \u2014 typical plants of Agerola you\u2019ll even find in the local food. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2001\/10\/14\/travel\/treading-footpaths-fit-for-gods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to the New York Times<\/a>, the Path of the Gods in Italy was \u201ccarved out by Greek settlers in the eighth century B.C. and later used by those living in secluded monasteries.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>In terms of the name, the\u00a0Star Tribute\u00a0notes the Path was given its title by Italian historian and politician Giustino Fortunato in the mid-1800s. <\/p>\n<p>It stems from the gorgeous views of the sparkling waters and the island of Capri, not to mention the mythological history. <\/p>\n<p>Actually, the story goes that\u00a0gods came down from heaven to the Path to reach the sea and its \u201csirens\u201d that sang in an attempt to seduce Ulysses,\u00a0the king of a small island in the Ionian sea (Ithaca).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_The_Amalfi_Coast_From_Lush_Green_To_Sparkling_Blue\"\/>Hiking The Amalfi Coast: From Lush Green To Sparkling Blue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Walking the Path of the Gods, it\u2019s easy to see why the gods may have chosen it to visit. <\/p>\n<p>A steep roadway soon leads to another ascent, <strong>Via Santa Domenica<\/strong>, with multiple religious odes like crosses and nativity scenes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods hike landscape\" class=\"wp-image-256519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods hike landscape\" class=\"wp-image-256519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/POTG-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lush trees along the Path of the Gods hike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"The Path Of The Gods trail\" class=\"wp-image-256520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"The Path Of The Gods trail\" class=\"wp-image-256520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tall_rock-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The landscape is constantly changing <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Trail of the Gods, Amalfi Coast, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Trail of the Gods, Amalfi Coast, Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eery_view-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An eerie view along the Path of the Gods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I went into the trek knowing I\u2019d see the water, though I had no idea just how often the landscape and views would change; sometimes slightly, other times dramatically. <\/p>\n<p>While one moment I\u2019m looking out over gnarled brush, the next the sea is sparkling with hillside rippling beyond it. <\/p>\n<p>Then there would be lush green and delicious plants, followed by a covered forest with a floor coated in leaves or a shady cave.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"The Path Of The Gods Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"The Path Of The Gods Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cave-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Suddenly, the Path turns cavernous <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Turning another corner, I might be standing beside a monolith five times my size, gazing out at a random tree that reminds me of the Dragons Bloods of Yemen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Amalfi Coast trees\" class=\"wp-image-256521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Amalfi Coast trees\" class=\"wp-image-256521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dragons_blood-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I\u2019m no botanist, but this reminded me of Yemen\u2019s Dragon Blood Trees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" alt=\"Path of the Gods trail wildlife\" class=\"wp-image-256529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2-400x239.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2-600x359.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2-768x459.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2-800x478.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2-800x478.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods trail wildlife\" class=\"wp-image-256529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2-400x239.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2-600x359.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lizard-2-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wildlife on the Path of the Gods trail <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Of course, when near anything with height my rock climber boyfriend Andy feels the need to ascend it. Actually, there are rock climbing routes. <\/p>\n<p>I tried <a href=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/split-mountain-climbing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rock climbing in Croatia<\/a> and loved it, though looking at the rocky ground and steep drop-offs here makes my palms sweat. Which reminds me: <\/p>\n<p>Whenever you\u2019re going on a trip, and especially when you\u2019re weaving in adventure, it\u2019s vital to <a href=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/best-travel-medical-insurance-for-digital-nomads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purchase travel insurance<\/a>. Soon the highlight of the vista becomes the sea, our endpoint of Positano in view. <\/p>\n<p>So close but so far, as we still have a few hours \u2014 and many stairs \u2014 to go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Along the Path of the Gods distance you'll find many stairs\" class=\"wp-image-256547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Along the Path of the Gods distance you'll find many stairs\" class=\"wp-image-256547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/stairs-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are lots of stairs along the trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods views\" class=\"wp-image-256548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods views\" class=\"wp-image-256548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/positano_disance-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Positano in the distance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Still, Positano\u2019s gorgeous pastel-colored homes embedded into the terraced cliffside are gorgeous, and are enough motivation to propel us past the uphill climbs. <\/p>\n<p>There are also tiles with uplifting panels mounted onto the rock face. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, numbers count down letting us know when we\u2019ve completed another kilometer; which is great, because there are 7.8 in total! Or, if you prefer miles, the <strong>Path of the Gods distance <\/strong>is about 4.9 miles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods distance\" class=\"wp-image-256546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods distance\" class=\"wp-image-256546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/signs-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Signs counting down the kilometers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Walk of the Gods scenery\" class=\"wp-image-256543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Walk of the Gods scenery\" class=\"wp-image-256543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_woods-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Back into the woods <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Path_Of_The_Gods_Amalfi_Coast_Is_Not_Easy\"\/>Path Of The Gods Amalfi Coast Is Not Easy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>To be honest, most of the trail is flat, with sections of uneven stone steps. At no point am I gasping for breath, though I wouldn\u2019t call it easy either. <\/p>\n<p>What might make you gasp are some of the viewpoints located precariously close to sheer drop-offs extending a half-mile down (read: this is not for the vertigo-prone!). <\/p>\n<p>I go out onto a few\u00a0but stay far back enough to keep vertigo at bay. <\/p>\n<p>We see precariously placed homes that seem like the small edge of earth should not hold them, and that the ledge should tumble down, but it stays strong.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Positano\" class=\"wp-image-256542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Positano\" class=\"wp-image-256542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/flying-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I believe I can fly (don\u2019t worry; not really!) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Seaside_Showcase_Of_Resilient_Humans\"\/>A Seaside Showcase Of Resilient Humans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Constantly, Andy and I wonder if we\u2019d be able to live the way these cliffside dwellers lived \u2014 and still do. <\/p>\n<p>Rounding every corner a new, more beautiful Amalfi Coast view appears, which I can\u2019t imagine ever getting old.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Hiking Amalfi Coast Path of the Gods\" class=\"wp-image-256523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Amalfi Coast Path of the Gods\" class=\"wp-image-256523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/terraced_homes-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Houses on the hillside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, there\u2019s no denying this was \u2014 and is \u2014 a resilient culture. <\/p>\n<p>Despite rough, uneven terrain, centuries of people have pushed forward to make the land habitable. <\/p>\n<p>Not only that; but prosperous too with vineyards, lemon groves and vegetable gardens seeming to dangle over the gulf. When they need to travel, mules are used for transport.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unexpected_Amalfi_Coast_Views_Along_The_Way\"\/>Unexpected Amalfi Coast Views Along The Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>But not all the homes are occupied. <\/p>\n<p>While we knew we\u2019d see gorgeous sea views on this Italy adventure, we didn\u2019t expect to find ruins with doors that ominously invite us in. <\/p>\n<p>Inside, looking at piles of broken wood, I try to imagine who may have inhabited these structures and what they did inside. <\/p>\n<p>What was obvious: whoever spent time in this space had an insane vista. I mean, just look at this:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Hiking the Amalfi Coast via the Path of the Gods trail\" class=\"wp-image-256518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking the Amalfi Coast via the Path of the Gods trail\" class=\"wp-image-256518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/precarious_view-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Would you live on a precarious-looking cliff edge if you had a stunning view?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Italy view\" class=\"wp-image-256540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-90x60.jpg 90w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Italy view\" class=\"wp-image-256540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/wow_amalfi_view-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiking The Path Of The Gods In Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Up and up we climb, getting to closer to the sky as we\u2019re sometimes scrambling over boulders, other times taking small steps up tree trunks-turned-stairs. <\/p>\n<p>The higher we go toward the mushroom clouds, the more patterns I see; not just in the heavens, but in the winding paths below. <\/p>\n<p>Wild shapes take form with outstretched branches and trees meeting the anchored yachts and day boats leisurely floating.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Hiking the Path of the Gods\" class=\"wp-image-256539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking the Path of the Gods\" class=\"wp-image-256539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/viewpoint_path_of_gods-2-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vertigo-inducing viewpoint (there are many of these!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Positano\" class=\"wp-image-277285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/trail_yoga-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/trail_yoga-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/trail_yoga-3-768x513.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/trail_yoga-3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/trail_yoga-3.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Positano\" class=\"wp-image-277285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/trail_yoga-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/trail_yoga-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/trail_yoga-3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stopping for a little trail yoga on the Path of the Gods, Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While for a while we walk under the sun, there are times when we\u2019re completely shaded under trees, leaves covering ground once gowned in dust and rock. <\/p>\n<p>Then, a bird\u2019s-eye view of Capri would appear. <\/p>\n<p>As I take it all in, I wonder if there are other Amalfi Coast things to do that even remotely compare to this trek.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Spritz_Stop_Along_The_Trail\"\/>A Spritz Stop Along The Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Back through the forest we climb, and back down the stone steps we descend. <\/p>\n<p>Finally, we come to a shaded area where an adorable orange cat walks in front of what must be 100+ cairns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" alt=\"Path of the Gods trail cairns\" class=\"wp-image-256549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2-768x420.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2-800x438.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2-800x438.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods trail cairns\" class=\"wp-image-256549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cairns2-2-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cairns along the Path of the Gods trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"489\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Amalfi Coast Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2-400x245.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2-768x469.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2-800x489.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2-800x489.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Amalfi Coast Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2-400x245.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cat-2-768x469.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cute kitty along the trail <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While I know you shouldn\u2019t make cairns \u2014 remember when hiking to always <a href=\"https:\/\/lnt.org\/\">leave no trace<\/a> \u2014 I do snap a photo to capture the awe-inspiring feeling. <\/p>\n<p>In the still quiet, it\u2019s abundantly clear others have come before me, some today, some centuries ago. <\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, in late August we\u2019re practically the only ones on the trail. <\/p>\n<p>At 463 meters high we reach the \u201c<strong>Grotte<\/strong>,\u201d where we swap dirt path for the rocky climb. Even better, it\u2019s only 0.15 kilometers to Nocelle, which many hikers treat as the end of the trek.<\/p>\n<p>At two hours in I\u2019m starving and needing energy. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Nocelle Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Nocelle Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nocelle-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Signs directing us to Nocelle <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\" alt=\"Path of the Gods trail rocks\" class=\"wp-image-256551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2-400x255.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2-600x383.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2-768x490.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2-800x510.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2-800x510.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods trail rocks\" class=\"wp-image-256551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2-400x255.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2-600x383.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grotte-2-768x490.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rough terrain along the Path of Gods hike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Luckily, as we reach <strong>Nocelle<\/strong> a small restaurant built into the hillside \u2014 a gorgeous terrace jutting out over the emptiness \u2014 comes into view. <\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no name on the door (I find out through Facebook check-in it\u2019s called<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-7466623-11552042?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FRestaurant_Review-g194863-d7202703-Reviews-Il_Chiosco_del_Sentiero_degli_Dei-Positano_Amalfi_Coast_Province_of_Salerno_Campa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Il Chiosco<\/a><\/strong>), but a chalkboard sign boasts mojitos, homemade limoncello and, most importantly, Aperol Spritz. <\/p>\n<p>Our sweaty bodies and tired limbs don\u2019t need coaxing. We walk right in, through a dark room with three locals hanging out as if in their living room. <\/p>\n<p>They point to the terrace, and as we step out onto it our jaws literally drop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Nocelle Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Nocelle Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/spritz-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Spritz + a view along the Path of the Gods!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>It helps that the Spritz\u2019 and paninis we order are delicious; though, even if they hadn\u2019t been this restaurant would have been a worthy stop. <\/p>\n<p>Sitting on the edge, practically dangling off the mountain, we sip and snack in silence, in awe of how small we feel as the valley seems to swallow us up.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Long_Way_Down_The_Path_Of_The_Gods\"\/>A Long Way Down The Path Of The Gods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m so thankful to have stopped for the Spritz, as Andy and I soon find ourselves walking down around 1500 steps (it\u2019s somewhere between 1000 and 1700, depending on who you ask). <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking \u201cat least it wasn\u2019t up 1,000 steps,\u201d I wish I had a video of how shaky my legs were with each forward descent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Positano\" class=\"wp-image-256535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Positano\" class=\"wp-image-256535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_the_gods_steps-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just a leisurely walk down about 1500 steps. No biggie! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods hike\" class=\"wp-image-256536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods hike\" class=\"wp-image-256536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/path_of_gods_view77-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiking along the Path of the Gods in Italy <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Soon, we find ourselves jogging down, just wanting to get this last stretch finished with. <\/p>\n<p>Suddenly, though, we notice the signs to Positano have disappeared, and we spill out into the town of Arienzo. <\/p>\n<p><i>Huh? <\/i><\/p>\n<p>After asking a few locals, we realize the path doesn\u2019t continue as a trek, per say, but by walking down the winding coastal Amalfi Drive. <\/p>\n<p>!!!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Hiking the Path of the Gods in Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking the Path of the Gods in Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano_Walk-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You just have to walk down this beautiful but precarious highway to reach Positano <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Amalfi Coast Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Amalfi Coast Italy\" class=\"wp-image-256534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_coast_highway-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The lovely but slender Amalfi Drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Picture a coastal region full of NASCAR drivers with a death wish, bounding around hairpin turns. The sidewalks during this leg are super skinny, so we must stay alert. <\/p>\n<p>While slightly harrowing, it\u2019s the way of the coast, and the drivers, while seemingly crazy, are also seemingly aware of pedestrians. <\/p>\n<p>We breathe a sigh of relief as we stroll onto a winding road lined with upscale shops and gluten-free cafes. <\/p>\n<p>Posh Positano is gorgeous, and I love window shopping the unique garments here. Realistically, however, it\u2019s almost all out of my budget.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Positano\" class=\"wp-image-256532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-700x467.jpg 700w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-800x534.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Path of the Gods Positano\" class=\"wp-image-256532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Positano2-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Isn\u2019t Positano beautiful? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>One spot we fall in love with is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liquidartsystem.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liquid Art<\/a><\/strong>, a gallery with uber-inspiring pieces that trick your vision. <\/p>\n<p>Paper flowers poke out from the wall, airbrushed hues of purple transforming to green as I tilt my head to the right in front of them. <\/p>\n<p>Three ballerinas begin dancing as I walk by, and a man crafted from marble appears to be breaking through a gallery wall, only select limbs in motion visible. <\/p>\n<p>Next door, their sculpture garden offers an al fresco experience, and we continue enjoying the sun by strolling to the beach. <\/p>\n<p>Now, an afternoon at <strong>Arienzo Beach Club<\/strong> is always welcome; but imagine how good the <strong>Tyrrhenian Sea <\/strong>waters\u00a0feel on skin that\u2019s just trekked up and down a mountain for three hours. <\/p>\n<p>We aren\u2019t simply enjoying a beach; we earned this beach, and we savor every minute of the swim. It\u2019s definitely a highlight of our time <a href=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/italy-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traveling in Italy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leaving_Positano_A_New_View\"\/>Leaving Positano: A New View<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>We skip the bus and instead choose to take the scenic ferry for 8 Euros back to Amalfi. <\/p>\n<p>Conveniently, a takeaway cocktail stand sits just in front of the ferry dock. <\/p>\n<p>Aperol Spritz\u2019 in hand, we board the ferry and sit on its upper deck during the 25-minute ride to the town of Amalfi.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Amalfi Coast ferry after the Path of the Gods hike\" class=\"wp-image-256552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2.jpg 720w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2-600x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Amalfi Coast ferry after the Path of the Gods hike\" class=\"wp-image-256552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amalfi_drinks-2.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spritz iPhone selfie on the ferry after hiking the Path of the Gods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While the Path of the Gods offered a gorgeous view looking out onto the sea and down the cliffside, the ferry allows us to really take in the challenge we\u2019ve just accomplished. <\/p>\n<p>My tired muscles tell what I\u2019d achieved walking the Path of the Gods, but gazing out over the mountain, the elevated terraced slopes in view, I feel both proud of myself for my accomplishment and thankful for the opportunity to accomplish it. <\/p>\n<p>If you love active adventure on a budget \u2014 we spent about $20 USD for a large salami and cheese panini and two cocktails + about $18 USD for two ferry tickets \u2014 then you won\u2019t want to miss this incredible hike.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_A_Public_Or_Private_Tour_For_The_Path_Of_The_Gods\"\/>Booking A Public Or Private Tour For The Path Of The Gods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/traveling-italy-solo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traveling solo in Italy<\/a> and would prefer to hike in a group or you simply enjoy exploring with a local guide, there are a number of private and public tour options, like:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/Naples-attractions\/Path-of-the-Gods-Sentiero-Degli-Dei\/d508-a25933?pid=P00064721&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=PathOfTheGods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Click here for a full list of Path of the Gods tours<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Hike_The_Path_Of_The_Gods_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"\/>How To Hike The Path Of The Gods: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_long_does_it_take_to_walk_the_Path_of_the_Gods\"\/>Q) How long does it take to walk the Path of the Gods? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>The Path of the Gods hike is about five miles long. It will take you about one-and-a-half to two hours, and potentially a bit longer if you stop for lunch or a drink. It can easily be hiked in half a day. Just make sure to wear proper <a href=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/what-to-wear-when-you-go-hiking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiking apparel<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_called_the_Path_of_the_Gods\"\/>Q) Why is it called the Path of the Gods? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>The Path of the Gods was named by Italian historian and politician Giustino Fortunato in the mid-19th century, who was inspired by the hike\u2019s beautiful views and\u00a0mythological history. <\/p>\n<p>It is said that\u00a0gods came down from heaven to the Path to reach the sea and its \u201csirens\u201d that sang in an attempt to seduce Ulysses, the king of a small island in the Ionian sea (Ithaca). <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_the_Path_of_the_Gods_worth_it\"\/>Q) Is the Path of the Gods worth it? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>The Path of the Gods is definitely worth it if you\u2019re visiting the Amalfi Coast. In fact, if you like hiking and active adventures it\u2019s recommended to put this at the very top of your itinerary. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_do_I_get_to_the_Path_of_the_Gods_from_Praiano\"\/>Q) How do I get to the Path of the Gods from Praiano? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>From Praiano, it is about an hour drive to Bomerano, where you can start the hike. <\/p>\n<p>You can also take the bus to Agerola-Bomerano, which has a transfer in Roma and takes about one hour and 47 minutes total. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_do_I_get_from_Naples_to_the_Path_of_the_Gods\"\/>Q) How do I get from Naples to the Path of the Gods? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>From Naples, the drive to Bomerano takes about one hour. You can also take a bus from Porta Nolana station in Naples. You\u2019ll then get off at Napoli Garibaldi and walk less than five minutes to Ferraris Galileo for the bus to Agerola-Bomerano. <\/p>\n<p>The trip takes about two hours in total. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_top_things_to_do_in_the_Amalfi_Coast\"\/>Q) What are the top things to do in the Amalfi Coast? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Hiking the Amalfi Coast, specifically doing the Path of the Gods, will introduce you to some of the destination\u2019s most spectacular views. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, don\u2019t miss enjoying the beaches, wandering the charming towns, and visiting nearby islands \u2014 like <a href=\"https:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/things-to-do-in-ischia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ischia, where there are many things to do<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_the_Path_of_the_Gods_dangerous\"\/>Q) Is the Path of the Gods dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>No, the Path of the Gods isn\u2019t dangerous. It is a moderate hike that most people can complete. However, avoid this hike during wet and rainy days.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Italy_Travel_Insurance\"\/>Italy Travel Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>While you hope everything runs smoothly, sometimes travel just doesn\u2019t go according to plan. <\/p>\n<p>This is why I recommend always purchasing travel insurance. 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