Church of Cristo delle Zolle – Historic Center of Monopoli loop from Monopoli

Church of Cristo delle Zolle – Historic Center of Monopoli loop from Monopoli

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Church of Cristo delle Zolle – Historic Center of Monopoli loop from Monopoli

04:16

65.3km

780m

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: September 26, 2026

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8.31 km

Masseria Conghia

Highlight • Historical Site

Majestic example of a fortified Apulian farmhouse, an ancient possession of the Palmieri family.
In the northern part of the courtyard, at the center of which stands a column with the Madonna della Madia, there is the church which preserves a wooden statue of St. Nicholas. Legend has it that it is the statue that was located in the monastery of Mount S. Nicola, on whose offshoots stands the farm.

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9.25 km

The Cozy Little House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There is little to say. An almost obligatory point of passage for those who frequent the paths around Masseria Conghia, the Casetta was once a place to be avoided. Thanks to the work of the willing, it has now turned into a small welcoming oasis. Inside, cleaned and arranged, there is even a small collection of books and in general there is always a small reserve of water. A recovered place, which we hope will remain preserved.

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14.5 km

Saint Michael's Church in Frangesto

Highlight • Religious Site

Small church in the frangesto district. Point that connects contrada impalata and Santa Lucia. Path n4 near the Church that connects to the Turchiano district. Great vantage point.

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29.9 km

Cecca Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

the Cecca bridge located at a height of about 400 meters below Monte Tondo. A suggestive and panoramic bridge from which it is possible to admire the beautiful landscape, the vineyards of the Canale di Pirro, the Selva di Fasano and the wild and unspoiled nature of the nearby hills.

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34.0 km

Muro della Cupa-Pietraficcata

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast and unpaved descent surrounded by suggestive dry stone walls and trulli

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56.2 km

Masseria Mammella

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful example of fortified Masseria, in addition to the manor farm also preserves a separate tower. Inside there is a huge underground oil mill and a nice citrus grove.

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59.8 km

Church of Cristo delle Zolle

Highlight • Religious Site

A splendid example of sacred architecture of the seventeenth century, the church is located 3km from the town center among olive trees and ancient carob trees. Like many sacred places, it was built on an older rock site, already existing in 1400, following the discovery of a miraculous crucifix. After years of neglect the building was restored in early 2000 and used as a theater (both internal and external). Unfortunately, the theatrical experience did not last long and today it is once again abandoned.

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64.7 km

Historic Center of Monopoli

Highlight • Historical Site

Port city of Puglia, historical and functional in equal parts, Monopoli impresses the visitor with medieval churches and castles overlooking the Adriatic. It's also every painter's dream, with deep blue fishing boats adding a pop of color to the whitewashed harbor walls.

Here the seafaring tradition is alive and present in the historic fishing boats, in the port with its "gozzi" (the small boats of fishermen), in the calloused hands of shipwrights and shipbuilding craftsmen, in the infinite gazes of fishermen, but above all in that sense of community that is found and renewed in the maritime roots. The port, integrated into the urban fabric, acts as a link between the ancient center and the city. It is a multi-purpose port, as it is dedicated to both commercial traffic (fishing and various materials) and tourism. There are also shipyards in the port area, so it is easy to come across the construction of small and medium-sized hulls. Ancient crafts such as that of the shipwright coexist with a design and construction structure in step with technology.

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