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Christine 🚶♀️ 📷 🌏
May 10, 2026
Hiking
Castel del Monte is one of the landmarks of Puglia, a medieval fortress from the 13th century on the western plateau of the Murge.
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Stenio Melani
October 5, 2026
Hiking
Castel del Monte is an extraordinary 13th-century fortress commissioned by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia. It is located on a hill at an altitude of 540 meters on the Murgia plateau, in the municipality of Andria, in Puglia. World-famous for its perfect geometric shape and its mysteries, the castle has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites and is depicted on the Italian 1-cent coin.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Castel del Monte
2
hikers
4.17km
01:04
20m
20m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
2
hikers
10.9km
02:49
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 70 m
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