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Apulia
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Poggiardo

Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Poggiardo

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Italy
Apulia
Lecce
Poggiardo

Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Poggiardo

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Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Poggiardo

06:57

115km

620m

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: June 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 86.6 km for 113 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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823 m

Bosco Le Caselle

Forest

19.6 km

Ruins

Ruins

26.4 km

Il Casale di Quattro Macine

Archaeological Site

4

30.4 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montevergine

Highlight • Religious Site

The sanctuary of the Madonna di Montevergine is surrounded by lush vegetation, the first construction dates back to 1595. It is said that, during the year of its construction, a …

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35.9 km

Parco Naturale di Torcito

Forest

6

67.8 km

Torre dell'Orso cliff viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this stretch of road and stopping in the parking area, you can admire the panorama of the sandstone cliffs of Torre dell'Orso. It is perhaps one of the most …

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7

71.6 km

Lovers' Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stretch of coast among the most scenic of Salento and for this reason among the most popular and admired places. To fully enjoy the suggestion I suggest visiting it in periods of low tourist turnout.

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8

71.6 km

Torre Sant'Andrea Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

The main beach, subject to the genius of nature, is protected from the winds and the sea is often calm and enjoyable by all.

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9

78.6 km

Mouth of the Alimini Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Here the Alimini Lakes reach the sea. The lake closest to the coast, called Alimini Grande, is of lagoon origin and is made up of brackish water. The smallest, on …

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79.8 km

Baia dei Turchi

Beach

86.6 km

Spiaggia dei Gradoni

Beach

88.1 km

Chiesa dell'Immacolata

Ruins

13

92.1 km

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

Highlight • Lake

The discovery of the deposit and its exploitation date back to 1940. Following its abandonment 30 years later, the numerous water infiltrations due to the underground aquifers have allowed the …

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14

96.0 km

Punta Palascìa lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The road that leads from Otranto to the lighthouse is a provincial road, therefore suitable for all bikes, but it is possible to go down to the lighthouse only if …

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15

102 km

Porto Badisco Bay

Highlight • Beach

Porto Badisco is a seaside resort in Salento, in the municipality of Otranto, and is famous for its bay of sand and rocks, with crystal clear sea and unspoiled nature. …

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114 km

Porta Nord

Archaeological Site

B

115 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

40.9 km

6.65 km

6.45 km

5.13 km

3.77 km

318 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

37.8 km

26.3 km

6.73 km

938 m

539 m

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