Castelmezzano – Pietrapertosa loop from Castelmezzano

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Castelmezzano – Pietrapertosa loop from Castelmezzano

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Castelmezzano – Pietrapertosa loop from Castelmezzano

04:24

57.3km

1,510m

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: October 7, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 307 m for 132 m

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Start point

Parking

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164 m

Castelmezzano

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Castelmezzano is an enchanting village perched in the heart of the Little Lucanian Dolomites, in the province of Potenza. The historic center of the town, among houses carved into the …

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18.0 km

Junction for Potenza, Trecchina, Campobasso, and Pietrabbondante

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35.9 km

Descent from the Dolomiti Lucane

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Beautiful and scenic downhill stretch from the Lucanian Dolomites towards the Basento valley

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40.4 km

View of Castelmezzano from Pietrapertosa

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The view of the Lucanian Dolomites is always breathtaking. From this vantage point, you can observe them in all their grandeur, despite their relatively low altitude.

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41.2 km

View of Pietrapertosa

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Beautiful place for a hike

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41.3 km

Pietrapertosa

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Pietrapertosa is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is located in the Lucanian Dolomites, perched at the foot of imposing rocks with very strange shapes. Not to be missed.

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48.5 km

Scenic viewpoint over the Lucanian Dolomites

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From this point, located between Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, you have a beautiful view of Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. The Lucanian Dolomites are truly one of a kind. You can see both the rocks and the splendid woods of Gallipoli Cognato.

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52.3 km

Scenic road among the Lucanian Dolomites

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Provincial Road 13 is extremely scenic. It winds through the Lucanian Dolomites, between the towns of Laurenzana and Castelmezzano, and although it's quite steep, it's a must-see for anyone cycling in these areas.

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