Sassi of Matera – Historic Center of Matera loop from Matera Villa Longo

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Sassi of Matera – Historic Center of Matera loop from Matera Villa Longo

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Sassi of Matera – Historic Center of Matera loop from Matera Villa Longo

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10.3km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.44 km for 141 m

After 2.98 km for 121 m

After 3.60 km for 114 m

After 5.83 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.02 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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3.34 km

Sassi of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

Through a portico made of three round arches, we enter a small terrace dedicated to the Italian painter Luigi Guerricchio, born in Matera. There is a panoramic view of old Matera from here.

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3.70 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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3.71 km

Church of St. John the Baptist

Highlight • Religious Site

The church, one of the most important in the historic center of Matera, in Romanesque style with Gothic elements, dominates the square of the same name

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3.87 km

Church of San Biagio

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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5.67 km

Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking view of the landscape

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5.86 km

Beautiful and very panoramic, Piazza San Pietro Caveoso opens up unexpected horizons. Piazza Caveoso

Beautiful and very panoramic, Piazza San Pietro Caveoso opens up unexpected horizons for you
The square …

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7.01 km

Panoramic View Near the Convent of Sant'Agostino, Matera

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here it is possible to go up towards the new city or go down to the "Sassi" districts.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

3.24 km

681 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

3.64 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Monday 26 October

17°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

December 17, 2023,Giro in bici al Matera Christmas Village e visita al presepe vivente nei Sassi - (video in descrizione)

Very relaxed tour (for once on an ebike😁) to the Matera Christmas Village, with the lights and Christmas markets, and visit to the beautiful living nativity scene which, like every year, animates the ancient Sassi districts. Enjoy your viewing and happy holidays from Bike-Matter 😉🎄🌟