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Italy
Basilicata
Potenza
Brienza

Source of the Basento River – Lake Pignola loop from Brienza

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Italy
Basilicata
Potenza
Brienza

Source of the Basento River – Lake Pignola loop from Brienza

Hard

4.0

(1)

12

riders

Source of the Basento River – Lake Pignola loop from Brienza

04:15

58.1km

1,280m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Lucano-Val d'Agri-Lagonegrese

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 km

Sasso di Catalda

Highlight • Settlement

Sasso di Catalda is a characteristic Lucanian village. Built right next to a rocky peak. The main tourist attraction is the suspended Tibetan bridge. The village is still worth a visit, with its narrow streets and well-preserved stone houses.

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13.8 km

Madonna del Sasso Hut

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This refuge is located at the Madonna del Sasso pass (1,370 m above sea level). The refuge opens on request, usually for large groups. However, it is an excellent shelter in case of heavy rain.

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16.8 km

Source of the Basento River

Highlight • River

4

17.5 km

Fountain and Lucanian aqueduct

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This fountain is located right at the source of the Basento River. The place is perfect for a break. Right behind the fountain, next to the Lucanian aqueduct system, the river flows framed by a thick forest of broad-leaved trees.

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28.3 km

Lake Pignola

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This small lake basin is a regional nature reserve. The reserve was established in the 1980s as a wetland of international interest and is currently managed by the WWF through …

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49.3 km

Satriano di Lucania

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Medieval village in the Lucanian Apennines, also known as the "Italian capital of murals". In fact, the city has over 400 works of art, hand painted on the walls of …

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50.2 km

Satriano Savoia Sant'Angelo

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57.8 km

Medieval castle overlooking the village of Brienza. Unfortunately it was damaged by several earthquakes.

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58.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

5.08 km

4.56 km

Surfaces

34.5 km

23.6 km

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Sunday 24 May

24°C

11°C

14 %

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