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The best running trails in Lecce

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Running in Lecce is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Lecce—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. The historic center of Lecce – loop run from the train station

4.60km

00:28

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Ciolo gorge and the Cipolliane trail along the Salento coast – loop run from Novaglie

7.22km

00:52

150m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Le Riserve del Litorale Tarantino Orientale – Salina dei Monaci e Palude del Conte – loop run

10.3km

01:10

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. The trail in the Canale dei Fani – loop run from Torre Pali

14.7km

01:41

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. On the trail of the Messapi and the Basilian monks – loop run from Muro Leccese

14.5km

01:31

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of Rabbit Island loop from Torre Lapillo

11.1km

01:10

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lecce Cathedral at Night – Basilica di Santa Croce, Lecce loop from Lecce

15.1km

01:34

60m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Gallipoli Island Tour – Lungomare Galileo Galilei loop from Gallipoli

16.4km

01:42

60m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Santa Caterina Beach loop from Santa Caterina

13.8km

01:33

170m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Torre Matta loop from Otranto

10.4km

01:11

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails in Lecce

1. The historic center of Lecce – loop run from the train station

2. The Ciolo gorge and the Cipolliane trail along the Salento coast – loop run from Novaglie

3. Le Riserve del Litorale Tarantino Orientale – Salina dei Monaci e Palude del Conte – loop run

4. The trail in the Canale dei Fani – loop run from Torre Pali

5. On the trail of the Messapi and the Basilian monks – loop run from Muro Leccese

6. View of Rabbit Island loop from Torre Lapillo

7. Lecce Cathedral at Night – Basilica di Santa Croce, Lecce loop from Lecce

8. Gallipoli Island Tour – Lungomare Galileo Galilei loop from Gallipoli

9. Santa Caterina Beach loop from Santa Caterina

10. Torre Matta loop from Otranto

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