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
Cammino di San Nilo · Stages and distances
Walking distances for Appy’s stages (8)
| Stage | km |
|---|---|
| 1. Sapri → Torraca | 10.1 |
| 2. Torraca → Casaletto Spartano | 15.1 |
| 3. Casaletto Spartano → Morigerati | 10.3 |
| 4. Morigerati → Caselle in Pittari | 9.8 |
| 5. Caselle in Pittari → Rofrano | 16.8 |
| 6. Rofrano → Abatemarco | 11.9 |
| 7. Abatemarco → San Nazario | 22.9 |
| 8. San Nazario → Palinuro | 15.1 |
| Total | 112 |
About
An 110-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
moderate- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 856 m
- Descent
- 447 m
Stage 2Torraca → Casaletto Spartano
moderate- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 932 m
- Descent
- 964 m
Stage 3Casaletto Spartano → Morigerati
moderate- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 427 m
- Descent
- 540 m
Stage 4Morigerati → Caselle in Pittari
moderate- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 676 m
- Descent
- 536 m
Stage 5Caselle in Pittari → Rofrano
moderate- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 854 m
- Descent
- 838 m
Stage 6Rofrano → Abatemarco
moderate- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 867 m
- Descent
- 619 m
Stage 7Abatemarco → San Nazario
challenging- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1144 m
- Descent
- 1506 m
Stage 8San Nazario → Palinuro
moderate- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 543 m
- Descent
- 814 m
Points of interest
- Venus Hair Waterfalls
The Rio Bussentino does not fall in one leap here but opens into a thousand thin strands, like a goddess's hair.
- Caselle
Center dominated by a majestic cylindrical tower, all that remains of the ancient 13th-century castle.
- Santuario, mariano, diocesano, Cappella Madonna del Cervato
At the beginning of the 13th century, the Archconfraternity of Santa Maria della Neve was established.
- Sontia
The urban layout of the historic nucleus is typical of the late Middle Ages and features a wrapping development scheme; it is situated on top of a hill with predominantly curvilinear streets.
- Castello Palamolla
Castle, in Torraca, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
- Castello di Molpa
Castle, in Centola, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
- Sant'Eufemia
Church, dedicated to Euphemia, in San Mauro La Bruca, Italy.
- Portum
In Piazza Plebiscito, in the heart of the town, stands one of the two parishes, that of the Immaculate Conception with the Mother Church; the historic center is enhanced by the unusual building…
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