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View of Monte Vulture – Melfi Castle loop from Melfi

Bike touring routes & trails

View of Monte Vulture – Melfi Castle loop from Melfi

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View of Monte Vulture – Melfi Castle loop from Melfi

04:37

69.6km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.58 km

Fontana di Rapolla

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14.1 km

Rionero in Vulture

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Small and picturesque town located at the foot of the ancient, now extinct volcano of Mount Vulture, in the province of Potenza. Rionero is famous for being the birthplace of Giustino Fortunato, one of the greatest exponents of Southernism.

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19.3 km

View of Monte Vulture

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From this point you can admire the Vulture

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41.1 km

S. Tommaso del Piano Station and Railway Bridge

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A small disused but well-kept station with an adjacent very characteristic iron bridge.

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44.5 km

Branch of the Ofanto River

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One of the few points where it is possible to cross a watercourse safely... unique experience and absolutely worth trying.

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68.7 km

Melfi Castle

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Melfi, in Basilicata, boasts a rich medieval past having been the first Norman capital in southern Italy and residence of Frederick II, who promulgated the Constitutions of Melfi here. The …

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69.3 km

View of Melfi Castle

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Dating back to the Norman period, the castle of Melfi stands out over the city and is clearly visible from this point.

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69.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

30.9 km

5.60 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

61.0 km

7.38 km

1.03 km

288 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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