Valle Delle Ferriere

The starting point from Pontone for the trek to the Ferriere Valley is located in Piazza San Giovanni. The village of Pontone, a part of Scala at 225 meters above sea level can be reached from Amalfi or Ravello by bus that connects the cities of Amalfi, Ravello and Scala. From Pontone, starting from the square, it is necessary to take the small road slightly uphill on the back of the fountain and follow the mule track following the main path and leaving on the right the steep stairs. After about 200 meters, you will find a staircase that leads directly to Amalfi and a path that goes into the valley, continue along the path, which runs through woods, streams and waterfalls, until you reach an aqueduct and after this you will reach the first ironworks and the Canneto stream. The latter was used as motive power of the mills of the ancient paper mills of Amalfi. The route ends at the intersection with path 325.