Ferriere Valley Nature Reserve walking tour: Waterfalls

Walk past waterfalls and through a tropical forest of prehistoric plants

A guided walking tour of Ferriere Valley Nature Reserve on the Amalfi Coast, where you hike 7 km past streams, waterfalls and rare plants preserved since prehistoric times. Your local guide leads you through the protected valley, pointing out the ruins of Europe's oldest paper factories along the route. The walk takes three to four hours and departs from Amalfi, Ravello, Pontone or Minuta on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking in Ferriere Valley Nature Reserve

• Walk through protected natural area
• Observe prehistoric plant colonies
• See ruins of old paper factories

The experience

The Ferriere Valley Nature Reserve sits a few steps from the village of Amalfi but feels like stepping into a tropical jungle. Streams run through the reserve and waterfalls drop between rock faces. The plants growing here are colonies of species that have survived from distant prehistoric times, preserved inside this protected natural area. Your guide is a local who knows the valley and speaks English or Italian, and will point out not just the living plants but also the ruins of the oldest paper factories in Europe, built into the same landscape centuries ago.

The route covers 7 km and is graded as easy hiking, though it does require a moderate level of physical fitness. The walk lasts three to four hours. You can arrange pickup from Amalfi, Ravello, Pontone or Minuta depending on where you're staying, and the entrance ticket to the reserve is included. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to make your own way to the trailhead.

What’s included

• Local and professional guide in English or Italian.
• entrance ticket to Ferriere Valley Nature Reserve.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

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AgesAdult (6 to 80 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Walking Pepp' Trekking Kayak Amalfi Coast

Is this one for you?Join a group following a set route with a local guide who interprets the streams, waterfalls, and prehistoric plants as you walk. Book this if you want expert commentary on what you're seeing rather than discovering the valley solo.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What plants will I see inside Ferriere Valley Nature Reserve?

Ferriere Valley is home to colonies of prehistoric plants that have survived from ancient times, preserved only in this protected natural area. Your guide will identify the species as you walk and explain how they have endured in this microclimate.

Are there waterfalls on this walking route?

Yes, waterfalls are a feature of the reserve. Streams run through the valley and water drops between the rock faces, creating the tropical forest atmosphere the guide will show you along the 7 km route.

What are the paper factory ruins I'll see?

The ruins belong to Europe's oldest paper factories, built into the landscape of the valley centuries ago. Your guide will point them out during the walk and explain their history as part of the Amalfi Coast's industrial heritage.

How difficult is the 7 km walk?

The route is graded as easy hiking, though you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The walk takes three to four hours and follows the valley floor past streams and waterfalls rather than steep climbs.

Can I arrange a pickup from my hotel?

Hotel pickup is not included, but you can request a departure from Amalfi, Ravello, Pontone or Minuta depending on where you're staying. Public transportation options are available near the reserve if you prefer to make your own way to the trailhead.