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Sassi of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera

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Italy
Basilicata
Matera

Sassi of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera

Moderate

4.8

(10)

50

riders

Sassi of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera

01:17

16.0km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.26 km for 15 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.58 km

View of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba and the Gravina of Matera

Highlight • Viewpoint

Going along the absurd cycle path (a bit kamikaze and one-way) of via San Vito you reach an open space from which it is possible to admire the overhangs of …

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2

4.19 km

Sassi of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

Through a portico made of three round arches, we enter a small terrace dedicated to the Italian painter Luigi Guerricchio, born in Matera. There is a panoramic view of old Matera from here.

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3

4.47 km

Piazza Duomo and Matera Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The square in front of the Cathedral of Maria SS della Bruna enjoys a wonderful view of the stones. Various tourist routes also start from here and must be done strictly on foot.

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4

4.64 km

Sedile Square

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little square dominated by the façade of the E. Duni Conservatory. The ideal place to have a breakfast or an aperitif in the center, a stone's throw from the Duomo.

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5

4.98 km

View of Matera's Sassi

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this famous panoramic view it is possible to admire the old city as well as the now famous Sassi of Matera.

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6

5.86 km

Breathtaking view of the landscape

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7

6.84 km

From here it is possible to go up towards the new city or go down to the "Sassi" districts.

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8

9.24 km

La Palomba Sculpture Park

Highlight • Monument

beautiful a stone's throw from ancient rock churches

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.55 km

2.89 km

2.47 km

673 m

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

3.67 km

2.98 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 13 November

18°C

11°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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