Exploring the coastal path and the Faragnioli Islands via Via Krupp

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This magnificent route, which loops back to the starting point in the town of Capri, allows you to discover, in a short and splendid walk, the beauty of the island’s coastline and the Faraglioni rocks, whilst walking along Via Krupp. From there, the view of the paved path winding down to the sea is undoubtedly Capri’s most famous vista. You descend to the harbour at Marina Piccola. You then join Via Mula to return to the town centre.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.09 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 928 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 899 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 509 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 20 ft
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Description of the walk

The route starts from Piazza Umberto.

(S/E) Head towards Via Vittorio Emanuele III. At the junction, carry on straight ahead and take Via Federico Serena.

At the next junction, turn right onto Via Giacomo Matteotti, which joins Via Krupp right in the heart of the Garden of Augustus.

(1) Next, follow Via Krupp all the way along, then continue along Via Marina Piccola by turning left. Take a break at the viewpoint on Via Krupp.

(2) Walk all the way down and enjoy the view and the colour of the sea. Continue to the end of the path.

(3) Turn back to the previous junction.

(2) Cut across the bend by taking the path opposite until you reach Via Marina Piccola. Walk all the way up Via Mulo on the opposite side to reach the junction with Via Roma.

(4) Turn right onto this street and follow it to the junction with the street leading to the starting point at Piazza Umberto (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 469 ft - Piazza Umberto
  2. 1 : mi 0.4 - alt. 413 ft - Via Krupp
  3. 2 : mi 1.03 - alt. 157 ft - Junction with Via Marina Piccola
  4. 3 : mi 1.35 - alt. 20 ft - The tip of Via Marina Piccola
  5. 4 : mi 1.77 - alt. 430 ft - Via Roma
  6. S/E : mi 2.09 - alt. 469 ft - Piazza Umberto

Notes

This route does not require any special equipment.

Worth a visit

You can have a coffee in Piazza Umberto.
Have a look at the Garden of Augustus, take some photos at the viewpoint on Via Krupp.
Go for a swim at the bottom of Via Marina Piccola.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.7 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Marnica
Marnica

The Via Krupp is closed

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Cecrob
Cecrob

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The Via Krupp is open again – it’s magnificent. There’s a water source where you can fill your bottles on the first descent. It’s an ideal spot for a swim (though it gets crowded in August). There are plenty of steps on the way back up. Capri is splendid.

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lombardip
lombardip

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route.
In November, there weren’t many people out and about on it. It’s probably a different story in the summer. Make sure you take some water with you.

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Annepmrn
Annepmrn

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Please note: we tried to do this hike, but the Via Krupp was inaccessible: it was closed due to the risk of rockfalls.
As there was no alternative route, we had to turn back.

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