View of Matera's Sassi – The Sassi of Matera loop from Altamura

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View of Matera's Sassi – The Sassi of Matera loop from Altamura

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View of Matera's Sassi – The Sassi of Matera loop from Altamura

03:14

51.2km

500m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.5 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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588 m

Hypogeal Complex Of San Michele delle Grotte

Archaeological Site

22.0 km

La Palomba Sculpture Park

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beautiful a stone's throw from ancient rock churches

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22.5 km

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

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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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25.2 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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25.7 km

The Sassi of Matera

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I'm lost for words. Hammer. When we were on the return flight from a vacation a few years ago, I noticed a photo in the booklet: Sassi die Matera. I …

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26.1 km

Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia

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Breathtaking view of the landscape

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27.0 km

Panoramic View Near the Convent of Sant'Agostino, Matera

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

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27.1 km

View of the city center

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Here you can see the splendor of the church and people used to die in the caves. Unbelievable!

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36.5 km

Ruined farmhouse on the Timmari Santa Chiara road

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One of the fascinating ruined farms on the Timmari Santa Chiara road (sp11) going towards Gravina.

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51.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

8.00 km

1.88 km

890 m

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

22.3 km

1.82 km

243 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

14°C

11°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

October 7, 2022,Matera - Altamura - Matera

From the historic center of Matera (Sassi) to that of Altamura. The route, on roads with very little traffic (zero, in the inter-farm sections) has few challenging climbs, and is feasible with minimal training (even less if you are willing to push the bike on foot for short stretches).

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June 13, 2024,Giro ad anello da Matera ad Altamura su stradine di campagna e complanari. Il centro storico, il Duomo...e la focaccia da un forno del XIV secolo😋 - (video in descrizione)

From Matera to Altamura, along country and coplanar roads, to visit its beautiful historic center and buy focaccia from its oldest bakery 😋