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Castello di Otranto – Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) loop from Cannole

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Italy
Apulia
Lecce
Cannole

Castello di Otranto – Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) loop from Cannole

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Castello di Otranto – Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) loop from Cannole

05:10

70.0km

530m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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

You may need to carry your bike.

27 m in total

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.63 km

Masseria Stazione di Giurdignano

Highlight • Historical Site

Masseria now abandoned ... Mmha

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2

20.0 km

Baia dei Turchi

Beach

3

21.0 km

Baia dei Turchi Beach, Otranto

Highlight • Beach

suggestive view, caution on the border

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4

26.5 km

Ipogei sul Lungomare J. Kennedy

Cave Entrance

5

27.4 km

Torre Alfonsina and Ancient Walls of Otranto

Highlight • Historical Site

In the historic center of Otranto, the Alfonsina Tower represents the entrance to the medieval citadel. The main gate of the Aragonese city, it is well preserved and owes its …

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27.7 km

Castello di Otranto

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The Castle of Otranto, also known as Castello Aragonese, is a pentagonal building surrounded by a moat. It was built at the behest of Alfonso of Aragon starting from 1485 …

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29.4 km

Torre del Serpe

Highlight • Monument

Ancient legends tell the nature of the 'strange' name ......

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8

32.8 km

Bauxite Lake of Otranto

Highlight • Lake

for those who go out on a mountain bike it is a must-see

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9

32.9 km

Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite)

Highlight • Lake

The lake offers a truly suggestive panorama: the green of the water rich in bauxite and minerals contrasts with the intense red of the surrounding land.

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43.3 km

Caves in the Gorges of 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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50.3 km

Masseria Cippano

Ruins

B

70.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

22.7 km

10.8 km

1.22 km

514 m

189 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

24.0 km

9.51 km

3.82 km

3.21 km

910 m

332 m

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