Dear friends,
What better way to celebrate Gisela & Rownak than four days of walking with views over the Mediterranean, Italian food and good company?
We'll hike the Amalfi Coast for four days, about five hours a day, and stay in small hotels along the way. We meet on Sunday 25 April (exact place to be confirmed) and make our way together to Sorrento, arriving on Thursday 29 April in time for the party at the Parco dei Principi. We're still finalising some details, so the plan below may change a little, but it should give you a good sense of what to expect. For updates along the way, join our WhatsApp group for the hike.
Questions? Reach me any time by email at fabian@together-institute.org or on WhatsApp at +1 646 673 2329.
We can't wait to hike with you all!
Fabian
Itinerary
Over four days we'll be walking west along the coast to Sorrento. The exact sections are still to be confirmed, but here is what you can roughly expect.
| Day | Walk | Distance | Up / down | Walking time | Overnight |
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Day by day
Tap a day (or a row in the table) to open its details below.
Questions & answers
Have other questions? Reach out to Fabian at any time, or ask in our WhatsApp group for the hike.
How do I get to Maiori?
The easiest way is via Salerno, which has fast trains from Rome and Naples. From Salerno, Maiori is about 30–40 minutes along the coast by taxi or by SITA bus from near the train station, and in season there is also a ferry.
From Naples airport, a direct SITA bus goes to Salerno, or you can take a taxi or private transfer straight to Maiori (roughly 1.5 hours). Remember that 25 April is a public holiday, so buses and trains run on a holiday timetable. We'll share more detailed travel tips closer to the time.
Where will we stay?
In a different hotel every night. With around 40 of us, we'll probably spread across a few small hotels in the same town.
Who is booking the hotels?
Fabian will make all the hotel bookings and will be in touch about room allocations.
Where will we eat?
Everywhere :-) On our hikes, Rownak and I like to find plenty of reasons to stop for a coffee, a cake or another local treat. With 40 people we'll probably split into smaller groups for meals, but nobody will go hungry.
What about costs?
Gisela and Rownak are covering everyone's accommodation during the hike, as well as group transport and luggage transfers. All other costs, such as meals and any individual transport, are paid by each hiker.
We'll figure out an uncomplicated way to do payments in restaurants for such a big group. So Fabian might pay for everyone and ask you to pay him back at the end. It's a good idea to bring some cash with you.
What about our luggage?
A van will take everyone's luggage from hotel to hotel, so you only need to carry a daypack.
What should I bring?
We'll send a detailed packing list in the coming weeks. The essentials are hiking boots, a rain jacket, a small daypack, a water bottle and, if you like them, hiking poles. Bring technical clothing for mixed weather, including colder days and rain, ideally in layers you can add or take off during the day.
At the end of April, days on the Amalfi Coast are usually mild, around 17–20°C (63–68°F), and nights cool, around 10–12°C (50–54°F). It's a few degrees colder up in Agerola, and rainy days are quite possible.
Can I bring hiking poles in my hand luggage on the plane?
No. If you're flying and bringing poles, they need to go in checked luggage.
How challenging are the hikes?
Technically, not challenging at all. Some online descriptions call the Path of the Gods "exposed". We walked it in October 2026 and found it to be a regular trail.
The main thing is that there are a lot of stairs, up and down, throughout the walk. If you're comfortable hiking around five hours over the course of a day, you'll be totally fine.
Are there ways to shorten the days if need be?
Yes. On most days there are ways to skip part of the walk and take a public bus. Each day in the itinerary lays out how.
How can I contribute to the hike?
This is totally optional. But if you're excited to take on a more active role, here are a few roles that would really help make our hike even better:
- Group captains. We'll probably split into smaller groups for lunches and dinners, so we'll need a few group captains ;-)
- Sweepers. Walk at the back of the group to make sure we don't lose anyone along the trail.
- Italian speakers. Help with restaurant reservations.
- Photographers. Take photos and share them with everyone.
Have other ideas for making the hike even better? Amazing, just reach out to Fabian!
Have other questions? Please reach out to Fabian at any time via email at fabian@together-institute.org or on WhatsApp at +1 646 673 2329. And if you haven't yet, join our WhatsApp group for the hike.