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Tokyo hiking – a Golden Week escape trip

It’s been a round 10 years of hiking – and it all began in 2008 with a short hike in Japan, in the mountains just outside of Tokyo, during one of the aptly named holiday periods called Golden Week. Exactly 10 years ago to the date, I went on my first serious overnight hike in the Chichibu-Tama National Park, now known as the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park (秩父多摩甲斐国立公園 ). I didn’t know it at the time, but for me this hike was to become the beginning of a journey of discovering the natural beauty of many different areas around the world through hiking and travelling, always looking to immerse myself in nature even in small ways in the most unlikely of places (like big cities or hot touristy spots!). More snapographi >>

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Amalfi coast hiking trail with Vesuvio volcano views

Travelling south along the coast from Naples towards Amalfi, we passed through Pompeii, and then, just before the Sorrento peninsular swinged into view in front of us, to the west, mushroomed a small town called Castellamare di Stabia. While it was not quite so picturesque, we didn’t want to drive too long so we had decided to settle there for the night – actually in a villa-like place just outside of town, with fragrant orange and lemon gardens, and panoramic views towards the Vesuvio volcano. So far, so good.
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Best Amalfi coast hiking trail

To read about some easy yet secluded walking in the immediate vicinity of Amalfi, check out Part 1 here.

If you’ve looking for something a bit further afield and a bit more demanding, in Part 2 here I share one of the best hikes in the area, and maybe even the world. Despite being off-the-beaten path, you can get to the trail head within just a half-hour or so of driving. Also, if you’re looking for a day trip option, this trail can be done in a loop so that’s an additional benefit.

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The Amalfi coast in April – secluded hiking trips

The Amalfi coast (Costiera Amalfitana), overlooking the brilliant turquoise blues of the Tyrrhenian sea from the vantage point of the hill-tiered, perfumed-lemon-groves-dotted Sorrento peninsula, has become famous the world over for its dramatic landscape. While great for the local tourism industry, this immense popularity has lead to thongs of tourists that make solitude a thing of the past. And of course everyone congregates along the tight coastal strip to take in the beauty of the unique coastline. However, do not despair – if you’re up for a bit of walking it is still possible to have it all to yourself, so to speak.

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