Water Cave – Molara Beach loop from San Giovanni a Piro

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Water Cave – Molara Beach loop from San Giovanni a Piro

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Water Cave – Molara Beach loop from San Giovanni a Piro

04:59

12.8km

700m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.25 km for 534 m

After 10.5 km for 534 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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976 m

Viewpoint

2.54 km

View of the Cilento Coast and Solitary Tree

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Look at the sea and the tree high in the sky

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2.64 km

View of the Gulf of Policastro from the Ciolandrea Plateau

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Large viewing meadow with benches, from here starts a small panoramic path along the coastline.

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6.97 km

Water Cave

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Suggestive cave that can be found in the final part of the steep descent towards the Molara beach

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7.63 km

The "Carcare"

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The “carcare” are building structures, kilns with an almost circular shape, where the stone for the production of lime was fired.

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8.05 km

One of the beaches between Scario and Marina di Camerota, reachable by sea or after a journey through the vegetation of the Mediterranean scrub starting from Scario, above the Villaggio della Francesca

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8.47 km

Punta Spinosa Junction

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Coming from Scario, after the stupendous view of the Porticello beach below, you reach a crossroads; going down to the left you arrive at the cliff of Punta Spinosa, going …

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8.71 km

Torre Spinosa Watchtower

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Beautiful watchtower from which you can enjoy a splendid view of Scario and the Gulf of Policastro.
Sturdy shoes recommended.

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8.82 km

From the slopes of Ciolandrea towards Torre Spinosa

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From the slopes of Ciolandrea, following the "Sentiero della Masseta" you go towards "Torre Spinosa" and then towards Scario.

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Path that offers breathtaking views but where great attention must be paid.
Trekking clothing, sturdy shoes, no feelings of dizziness.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

3.11 km

2.06 km

1.56 km

408 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

3.11 km

2.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

16°C

7°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 9, 2024,An der Costa Masseta (nachmittags)

A wonderful, sometimes strenuous climb across the slopes of the Costa Masseta to the La Ciolandrea viewpoint and back down to San Giovanni a Piro. This path fulfils all the wishes you could have for a hike by the sea in Cilento. It's just a shame that we were here in the autumn...

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