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View of Matera's Sassi – Historic Center of Matera loop from Venusio

View of Matera's Sassi – Historic Center of Matera loop from Venusio

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View of Matera's Sassi – Historic Center of Matera loop from Venusio

05:59

90.0km

1,210m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 79.3 km for 84 m

After 80.0 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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32.8 km

Gravina in Puglia Historic Center and Roman Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Gravina in Puglia is the charming town where the Alta Murgia park is located.
The town and the surrounding area are characterized by the famous ravines: deep canyons dug into …

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63.5 km

Santuario Santa Maria di Picciano

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The sanctuary stands on a height of 440 meters on the border between Puglia and Basilicata. It is a place of worship managed by the Olivetan Benedictine monks.

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79.1 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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79.3 km

Church of Purgatory

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Eighteenth century

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79.5 km

Sedile Square

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Beautiful little square dominated by the façade of the E. Duni Conservatory. The ideal place to have a breakfast or an aperitif in the center, a stone's throw from the Duomo.

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79.7 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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80.0 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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82.2 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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90.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

29.3 km

7.55 km

1.10 km

708 m

220 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

28.9 km

20.8 km

1.60 km

565 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

33°C

21°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

September 29, 2021,Gravel Città dei Sassi

Hello fellow Gravellists.
Tourist itinerary to discover beauties such as Gravina di Puglia, Matera, the trulli and much more.
Have fun and remember to tag our Facebook page ANIMA GRAVEL thanks

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Santuario Santa Maria di Picciano

View of Matera's Sassi

Church of Purgatory

Sedile Square

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Historic Center of Matera

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