Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Melfi

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Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Melfi

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Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Melfi

03:00

37.9km

930m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.8 km for 146 m

After 19.2 km for 68 m

After 20.5 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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475 m

View of Melfi Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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17.0 km

Lago Grande di Monticchio

Highlight • Lake

The Great Lake has a perimeter of 2200 meters and a funnel-shaped cavity with extensive slums. Only in the northern part does it reach a depth of 36 meters.

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18.8 km

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio

Highlight • Lake

The Piccolo lake, together with the Grande lake, constitutes a nature reserve of great value, together they offer breathtaking views.

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18.9 km

These beautiful lakes are located at the foot of the now extinct Vulture volcano. The beauty of this place has earned it the nickname of "Switzerland of Basilicata". The lakes are located within the Vulture Regional Nature Reserve.

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19.0 km

Monticchio Lakes and Abbey Loop

Highlight • Lake

It is a small ride that makes you discover the various inlets that lead to the shore of the large lake. The descent from the Abbey to the small lake via the long staircase is challenging for the brakes

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20.1 km

Monticchio Lakes

Highlight • Lake

visit the Abbey to see the spectacle of the lakes from above and visit the cave!

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20.5 km

Abbey of Saint Michael

Highlight • Religious Site

Religious building whose construction dates back to the 8th century AD, around a cave inhabited by Basilian monks. It was built on a cave dug into the tuff.

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