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

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

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

02:47

37.4km

720m

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: March 1, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.7 km for 216 m

After 18.1 km for 124 m

After 19.4 km for 259 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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17.8 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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17.9 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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17.9 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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18.1 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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19.2 km

Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia

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Breathtaking view of the landscape

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19.8 km

Sedile Square

Highlight • Settlement

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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20.1 km

View of Matera's Sassi

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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22.9 km

Ascent on Via Montescaglioso

Highlight • Climb

Long climb to reach Matera South. Along the route it is possible to deviate towards the "Villaggio Saraceno" rock complex, which can be explored partly by bike and partly on foot.

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37.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

3.88 km

2.53 km

235 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

5.10 km

2.70 km

1.02 km

595 m

349 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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

Vittorio Veneto Square

Historic Center of Matera

Church of St. John the Baptist

Church of San Biagio

Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia

Sedile Square

View of Matera's Sassi

Ascent on Via Montescaglioso

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