Junction: Trail or Gravel Road – Castro Lagos Descent Trail loop from Spongano

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Junction: Trail or Gravel Road – Castro Lagos Descent Trail loop from Spongano

Hard

4.7

(14)

179

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Junction: Trail or Gravel Road – Castro Lagos Descent Trail loop from Spongano

03:41

51.4km

320m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 26.7 km for 12 m

After 33.9 km for 34 m

After 34.4 km for 193 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.08 km

Canali di Castro Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A suggestive path crosses a gully that joins Castro Marina. Challenging to do by bike, accessible for trekking 😍

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21.5 km

Via Appia Calabro-Salentina (Uggiano la Chiesa – Cerfignano)

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The Via Appia “Calabro-Salentina”, an artery from the Roman age is characterized by some paved sections. This stretch connects Uggiano la Chiesa to Cerfignano.
It can be traveled on mtb and gravel.

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27.4 km

Scenic Viewpoint in Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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28.2 km

Junction: Trail or Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

from here you have the possibility to choose a quieter path going straight or a more difficult one turning the path but still seeing a beautiful view from above

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30.8 km

Caves in the gorges of the Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto – Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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Beautiful trails for mountain biking and hikers, these ancient canyons are home to fascinating views and beautiful caves. TO VISIT 🤩🤩🤩

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32.6 km

View of Porto Badisco

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33.9 km

Castro Lagos Descent Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful to do on MTB, but be very careful

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47.0 km

Route 8 - Via Francigena Cycle Path

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cycle path in the Salento countryside watch out for cars

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51.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

15.8 km

13.3 km

3.79 km

284 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

13.6 km

7.64 km

2.12 km

1.88 km

1.26 km

226 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

22°C

15°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

October 23, 2022,Gara Castro Legend Cup

Beautiful day, beautiful places and lots of fun

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Junction: Trail or Gravel Road – Castro Lagos Descent Trail loop from Spongano

Canali di Castro Trail

Via Appia Calabro-Salentina (Uggiano la Chiesa – Cerfignano)

Scenic Viewpoint in Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

Junction: Trail or Gravel Road

Caves in the gorges of the Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto – Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

View of Porto Badisco

Castro Lagos Descent Trail

Route 8 - Via Francigena Cycle Path

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