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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite)
Mountain biking
5.0
(67)
Cycling
5.0
(6)
Hiking
5.0
(5)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
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Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase
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May 25, 2023
Mountain biking
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November 19, 2020
Mountain biking
The quarry, which until the 1980s was the livelihood of many people from Salento, was filled with water from the subsoil, rich in bauxite and minerals which gave it a bright green color in stark contrast to the bright red of the surrounding land.
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September 4, 2022
Mountain biking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite)
4.1
(7)
56
riders
Embark on a moderate mountain bike adventure from Otranto, covering 30.6 miles (49.2 km) with an elevation gain of 1081 feet (329 metres), typically completed in about 3 hours and…
4.6
(14)
332
riders
69.6km
05:04
560m
560m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
22
riders
113km
07:16
1,280m
1,280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 40 m
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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h
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