ItalyCinque Terre Coastal Walk
152 km18 stagesModerate
Hiking trail · Italy
Way of the Gods
Bologna Firenze
▲ 1,181 m
BolognaMonzunoMadonna dei FornelliSant'AgataSan Piero a SieveBiviglianoFiesoleSan DomenicoFirenze
125km
Distance
42 h
Walking time
8
Stages
Moderate
Difficulty
Apr · May
Best months
All 8 stages
Find a Route
- #1Bologna → Monzuno4 routes39.4 km↑ 1,665 m13 h 11 min
- #2Monzuno → Madonna dei Fornelli3 routes9.4 km↑ 449 m3 h 1 minModerate1 water point
- #3Madonna dei Fornelli → Sant'Agata2 routes31.7 km↑ 1,364 m11 h 9 minModerate1 water point
- #4Sant'Agata → San Piero a Sieve3 routes8.0 km↑ 257 m2 h 46 minModerate
- #5San Piero a Sieve → Bivigliano4 routes17.1 km↑ 1,009 m5 h 52 minModerate
- #6Bivigliano → Fiesole4 routes13.6 km↑ 418 m4 h 27 min
- #7Fiesole → San Domenico2 routes882 m17 min
- #8San Domenico → Firenze7 routes5.5 km↑ 104 m1 h 44 minModerate
When to go
- January: 6%
- February: 6%
- March: 8%
- April: 14%
- May: 13%
- June: 10%
- July: 6%
- August: 9%
- September: 9%
- October: 8%
- November: 6%
- December: 5%
14% of hikers choose April. Quietest: November, December.
Before you go
1 water pointWater points
2Peak
About this trail
A detailed description for this trail hasn't been written yet. The map, stages and route options are below.
Distances, elevation and times are approximate; follow waymarks and local conditions on the trail.
Map
On the trail
Follow this route on your phone
- Step-by-step route following
- Voice alert when you go off-route
- GPS recording and group planning
Way of the Gods: frequently asked questions
How long is Way of the Gods?
About 125 km in total. The route is split into 8 stages; each has its own page with map, elevation profile and water points.
How long does it take to walk Way of the Gods?
About 42 h of walking in total, spread across the stages.
When is the best time to hike Way of the Gods?
Hikers choose April, May, and June most often.
How difficult is Way of the Gods?
Overall difficulty: Moderate. It varies between stages — each stage page shows its own ascent and difficulty.
Are there water sources along Way of the Gods?
1 water points are marked along the route. Check them on the map before each stage.
Can I follow Way of the Gods on my phone?
Yes. In the Snail Trail app every stage has step-by-step directions, and you get a voice alert when you leave the route.
