# Mount Vesuvius crater path

> A gravel path of about 30 minutes climbs from the park entrance at 1,000 metres to the crater rim, with views over the Bay of Naples. Cars park lower down, wi

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A gravel path of about 30 minutes climbs from the park entrance at 1,000 metres to the crater rim, with views over the Bay of Naples. Cars park lower down, with a shuttle up; tickets are sold online only and the path closes in bad weather.

- **Nearest town:** Ercolano, Italy
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 40.8250, 14.4180
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