Cammino di San Nilo
Campania, Italy
Italy · Sapri, Italy → Caselle in Pittari, Italy
Distance
112 km
Stages
8
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
An 112-km spiritual route through Cilento National Park, the Cammino di San Nilo traces the footsteps of Saint Nilus of Rossano. From Sapri’s coastal charm to Caselle in Pittari, hikers navigate rugged gorges and ancient hilltop villages like Tortorella and Montano Antilia.
Elevation gain? A staggering 11,184 meters.
The air is rich with wild thyme and the sound of rustling leaves. Eight stages await, accessible year-round, but April to June and September to October are ideal.
Each step is a journey through history, nature, and self-discovery.
Stages
8 stages
Stage 1Sapri → Torraca
moderateDistance10 kmAscent856 mDescent447 m
Stage 2Torraca → Casaletto Spartano
moderateDistance15 kmAscent932 mDescent964 m
Stage 3Sicilì → Casaletto Spartano
moderateDistance10 kmAscent871 mDescent719 m
Stage 4Sicilì → Caselle in Pittari
moderateDistance10 kmAscent676 mDescent536 m
Stage 5Caselle in Pittari → Rofrano
moderateDistance17 kmAscent854 mDescent838 m
Stage 6Rofrano → Abatemarco
moderateDistance12 kmAscent867 mDescent619 m
Stage 7Abatemarco → San Nazario
challengingDistance23 kmAscent1144 mDescent1506 m
Stage 8San Nazario → Palinuro
moderateDistance15 kmAscent543 mDescent814 m
Points of interest
- Molpa
- Venus Hair Waterfalls
Venus Hair Waterfalls. Natural landmark, in Casaletto Spartano, Italy, at 400 m elevation.
- chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
- chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo
- chiesa di Santa Maria assunta
- chiesa della Congrega di Maria Santissima delle nevi
- Caselle
Centro sovrastato da una maestosa torre cilindrica, tutto ciò che resta dell’antico castello del XIII secolo.
- santuario, mariano, diocesano, Cappella Madonna del Cervato
Agli inizi del XIII secolo fu costituita l'arciconfraternita di Santa Maria della Neve. L'antica chiesetta eretta non distante da una grotta ove ere venerata la Vergine sotto lo stesso titolo, fu ampliata nel 1599.
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