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Barile – Melfi Castle loop from Rionero-Atella-Ripacandida

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Barile – Melfi Castle loop from Rionero-Atella-Ripacandida

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Barile – Melfi Castle loop from Rionero-Atella-Ripacandida

02:09

31.6km

510m

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: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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526 m

Rionero in Vulture

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Small and picturesque town located at the foot of the ancient, now extinct volcano of Mount Vulture, in the province of Potenza. Rionero is famous for being the birthplace of Giustino Fortunato, one of the greatest exponents of Southernism.

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3.29 km

Barile

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The particularity of this municipality is that it is an ancient Albanian colony founded at the end of the 1400s by Albanians fleeing persecution by the Turks. For a long time the Arbëreshe language was used in this municipality, typical of the Albanian exiles in Italy.

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14.5 km

View of Melfi Castle

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Dating back to the Norman period, the castle of Melfi stands out over the city and is clearly visible from this point.

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15.1 km

Fontana del Bagno

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15.1 km

Melfi Castle

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Melfi, in Basilicata, boasts a rich medieval past having been the first Norman capital in southern Italy and residence of Frederick II, who promulgated the Constitutions of Melfi here. The city is home to the famous Melfi Castle, built by the Normans and witness to significant historical events. Today, Melfi retains its historical and architectural charm, with traces of different dominations that have marked its history.

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31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

5.33 km

4.51 km

470 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

5.19 km

470 m

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

32°C

18°C

59 %

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Barile – Melfi Castle loop from Rionero-Atella-Ripacandida

Rionero in Vulture

Barile

View of Melfi Castle

Fontana del Bagno

Melfi Castle

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