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Matera

Historic Center of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera

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Bike touring routes & trails
Italy
Basilicata
Matera

Historic Center of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera

Hard

4.0

(3)

30

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Historic Center of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera

03:23

51.6km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.40 km for 170 m

After 28.4 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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4.33 km

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2

6.23 km

Church of San Biagio

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This small church at the beginning of the street of the same name is the triumph of simplicity and spirituality.

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3

6.39 km

Historic Center of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most impressive cities I've ever been to! Definitely take your time and explore the city. Gigantic!

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6.53 km

Vittorio Veneto Square

Highlight • Settlement

Main square of Matera. It overlooks Palazzo Lanfranchi, has a spectacular panoramic point on the Sassi and is the access to the Palombaro Lungo ancient underground cistern for the accumulation …

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7.38 km

View of Matera's Sassi

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From this famous panoramic view it is possible to admire the old city as well as the now famous Sassi of Matera.

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6

10.1 km

Ascent on Via Montescaglioso

Highlight • Climb

Long climb to reach Matera South. Along the route it is possible to deviate towards the "Villaggio Saraceno" rock complex, which can be explored partly by bike and partly on foot.

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7

50.6 km

leaving the Appia state road you immediately enter the Murgia Materana Park.
Discover our Basilicata by bike on viaggiatorelento.com

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51.0 km

In the Belvedere di Murgia Timone area, one of the first rock churches you come across as you climb towards the top of the rock park.

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51.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

6.15 km

940 m

712 m

406 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

7.69 km

804 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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18°C

23 %

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