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Best trails in Cinque Terre National Park

Best trails in Cinque Terre National Park

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The Cinque Terre National Park takes its name from the five iconic colorful towns that are perched side by side on the coast of the Italian Riviera. There are popular trails connecting the towns, and hiking from town to town is one of the most popular tourist activities in the area. The most popular trail is the Blue Trail. It is easy to hike shorter sections of this trail, as there is a train that stops in all the towns with departures all day long.

The five official towns that make up the Cinque Terre, in order from West to East, are: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.

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To walk the Blue Trail from Monterosso al Mare to Riomaggiore in spring and summer (April to October), you must buy a Cinque Terre card, and visits are limited.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Cinque Terre National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Cinque Terre National Park is Blue Trail: Vernazza - Monterosso, which has a 4.8 star rating from 3,541 reviews. This trail is 2.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 695 ft.

What is the longest trail in Cinque Terre National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Cinque Terre National Park is Sestri Levante - Carrodano - Levanto - La Spezia (MTB). This trail is estimated to be 48.5 mi long.

How many trails are in Cinque Terre National Park?

There are 80 trails in Cinque Terre National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 22,278 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cinque Terre National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Cinque Terre National Park has you covered. Sestri Levante - Carrodano - Levanto - La Spezia (MTB) boasts the most elevation gain with 7,926 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Alvi Trail Liguria, Segment 8: Castiglione Chiavarese - Portovenere, which will get you 6,479 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Cinque Terre National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 22 running trails in Cinque Terre National Park and the most popular is Blue Trail: Monterosso al Mare - Vernazza with an average 4.8 star rating from 2,212 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Cinque Terre National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 14 biking trails in Cinque Terre National Park and the most popular is Volastra - Corniglia via the Blue Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 458 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Cinque Terre National Park?

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Are there any trails with castles in Cinque Terre National Park?

Are there any trails with historical monuments in Cinque Terre National Park?

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cinque Terre National Park?

Are there any trails with forts in Cinque Terre National Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with forts in Cinque Terre National Park, including Cinque Terre High Path: Portovenere - Riomaggiore and Cinque Terre High Path AV5T.

Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Cinque Terre National Park?

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