Basilicata

The Top 13 Gorges in Basilicata

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 13 to choose from in Basilicata. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Basilicata.

Suspension Bridge over the Gravina

Sentiero 406 Trailhead (Matera Suspension Bridge Entrance)

Road Between Pietrapertosa and Campomaggiore

Path Through the Gravina Gorge

View of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba and the Gravina di Matera

Road Through the Calanchi of Aliano

Gravina Stream of Matera

Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia

Trail 406 and the Tibetan Bridge of Gravina in Puglia

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Suspension Bridge over the Gravina
Hiking Highlight
A beautiful suspension bridge over the Torrente Gravina river. Via it you reach the other side of the gorge from which you have a breathtaking view of Matera.
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Tip by Miodrag Knežević
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Sentiero 406 Trailhead (Matera Suspension Bridge Entrance)
Hiking Highlight
This is the entrance to the "Sentiero 406" hiking trail, which leads over the rope bridge to the other side of the Gravina Gorge to the Belvedere. The information board …
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Tip by Andi
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Road Between Pietrapertosa and Campomaggiore
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
A beautiful road with slopes not to be underestimated that connects Pietrapertosa and Campomaggiore. Guaranteed excellent views of the Lucanian Dolomites, especially towards Castelmezzano.
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Tip by Stefano Aimar
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Path Through the Gravina Gorge
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
At this point in the gorge, the Gravina river can be easily crossed. The path between the old town of Matera (Sassi di Matera), which towers west of the striking …
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Tip by Pauli
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View of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba and the Gravina di Matera
Cycling Highlight
Going along the absurd cycle path (a bit kamikaze and one-way) of via San Vito you reach an open space from which it is possible to admire the overhangs of …
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Tip by Diego Assini - (Bike-Matter)
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Road Through the Calanchi of Aliano
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Beautiful stretch of road that connects Vituri to Alianello Nuovo. There is a viewpoint from which you can admire the gullies of Aliano.
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Tip by BeCycling
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Gravina Stream of Matera
Mountain Biking Highlight
A dirt road that at this point passes over the waters of the Gravina stream.
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Tip by Ivan Lucini
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Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia
Cycling Highlight
beautiful panoramic point on the Gravina and the Murgia Materana, with just behind the beauty of the church of San Pietro in Caveoso.
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Tip by Viaggiatore Lento
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Trail 406 and the Tibetan Bridge of Gravina in Puglia
Hiking Highlight
Route 406 passes here
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Tip by DiefenbachA🍎
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