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Poggiardo

Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Poggiardo

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Mountain biking trails
Italy
Apulia
Lecce
Poggiardo

Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Poggiardo

Hard

4.6

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293

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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Poggiardo

04:27

59.3km

440m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 21.0 km for 12 m

After 44.8 km for 34 m

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Start point

Train Station

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21.7 km

Scenic Viewpoint in Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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22.5 km

Junction: Trail or Gravel Road

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from here you have the possibility to choose a quieter path going straight or a more difficult one turning the path but still seeing a beautiful view from above

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32.3 km

Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite)

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The lake offers a truly suggestive panorama: the green of the water rich in bauxite and minerals contrasts with the intense red of the surrounding land.

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32.4 km

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

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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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32.5 km

Former Otranto Bauxite Quarry

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Spectacular for the colors and the cycle/pedestrian paths

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38.0 km

View of the coastline in Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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42.8 km

Caves in the gorges of the Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto – Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

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Beautiful trails for mountain biking and hikers, these ancient canyons are home to fascinating views and beautiful caves. TO VISIT 🤩🤩🤩

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44.8 km

Castro Lagos Descent Trail

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Beautiful to do on MTB, but be very careful

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59.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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27.1 km

14.9 km

13.8 km

2.58 km

600 m

381 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

9.52 km

8.76 km

4.36 km

3.24 km

807 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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