Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Otranto loop from Torre Santo Stefano

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Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Otranto loop from Torre Santo Stefano

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4.1

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Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Otranto loop from Torre Santo Stefano

02:14

37.9km

170m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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After 22.1 km for 291 m

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Waypoints

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Parking

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688 m

Baia dei Turchi (Turks' Bay), Otranto

Highlight • Beach

suggestive view, caution on the border

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2.13 km

Alimini Lakes Beach

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private beach near the Alimini lakes

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9.80 km

Torre Sant'Andrea Rock Formations

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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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12.9 km

Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear)

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Torre dell'orso ... known for its beach of fine silver sand, however, occupied by several bathing establishments.

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28.8 km

Otranto

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Otranto is one of the most famous and characteristic towns in the province of Lecce. It has almost 6,000 inhabitants and is the easternmost town in Italy. Various peoples and …

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29.6 km

Historic Centre of Otranto

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Main attractions of the city are the Cathedral of Santa Annunziata with the mosaics (1163-1165), the fortress Castello Aragonese as well as the small Byzantine church of San Pietro and …

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32.3 km

Alfonsina Tower and the Ancient Walls of Otranto

Highlight • Historical Site

There are such defensive buildings along the entire coast. Here it is not far to Albania and the Ottomans were intrusive.

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34.0 km

Coastal Route from San Foca to Otranto

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path along the coast

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37.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

4.00 km

3.06 km

2.58 km

285 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

7.29 km

1.27 km

916 m

799 m

556 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

19°C

13°C

76 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 29, 2024,Salento

More than a ring I would say an obstacle course between blackberry brambles and fallen trees....but what a spectacle

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Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Otranto loop from Torre Santo Stefano

02:14h

37.9km

170m

Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear) – Otranto loop from Torre Santo Stefano

Baia dei Turchi (Turks' Bay), Otranto

Alimini Lakes Beach

Torre Sant'Andrea Rock Formations

Torre dell'Orso (Tower of the Bear)

Otranto

Historic Centre of Otranto

Alfonsina Tower and the Ancient Walls of Otranto

Coastal Route from San Foca to Otranto

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