Walking Routes as a Tool for the Enhancement of Inner Areas Evidence from Campania

Walking tourism emerges as a transformative tool for the regeneration and enhancement of marginal territories, particularly in remote inner areas with rich but undercommunicated cultural and natural heritage. A case study of the San Nilo walk in Campania's Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park demonstrates how this slow and sustainable practice can revitalize fragile regions by fostering connectivity between heritage sites like Paestum and Velia, while promoting ecological and economic resilience. The research highlights the potential for walking routes to bridge gaps in tourism development, offering a model for integrating dispersed cultural and natural assets into cohesive, visitor-friendly experiences.

Iovino, Giorgia, & Bagnoli Daniele. (2026). I Cammini come strumento di valorizzazione delle aree interne Evidenze dalla Campania. EUT Edizioni Università Di Trieste. https://doi.org/10.13137/2282-572X/38684