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: November 1, 2025

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Parco Nazionale del Pollino

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427 m

Norman Castle Ruins of Scalea

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The Norman castle of Scalea is located on the top of the medieval village and was built in the 11th century on a previous Longobard fortress. Today only the ruins …

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13.6 km

Lao River Bridge

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The Bridge over the Lao River, 535 meters long, is part of State Road 18 (Lower Tyrrhenian) and was built in the 1930s. Previously, the main access road to Calabria …

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16.1 km

At La Nuova Locanda you can not only stay the night, the restaurant is the best rated in the municipality of Orsomarso. And that really means something in a region like Calabria, where good food is so important.

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25.4 km

Orsomarso Village and Grotta Madonna della Neve

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26.0 km

Forest Stream in Parco Nazionale del Pollino

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45.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.6 km

4.49 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

4.01 km

306 m

Elevation

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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