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Matera

Historic Center of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera Villa Longo

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Italy

Basilicata

Matera

Historic Center of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera Villa Longo

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Historic Center of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera Villa Longo

06:29

95.5km

1,530m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.56 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.39 km

Church of San Biagio

Highlight • Religious Site

This small church at the beginning of the street of the same name is the triumph of simplicity and spirituality.

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2.55 km

Historic Center of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most impressive cities I've ever been to! Definitely take your time and explore the city. Gigantic!

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2.69 km

Vittorio Veneto Square

Highlight • Settlement

Main square of Matera. It overlooks Palazzo Lanfranchi, has a spectacular panoramic point on the Sassi and is the access to the Palombaro Lungo ancient underground cistern for the accumulation …

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3.30 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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3.48 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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3.81 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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6.92 km

Ascent on Via Montescaglioso

Highlight • Climb

Long climb to reach Matera South. Along the route it is possible to deviate towards the "Villaggio Saraceno" rock complex, which can be explored partly by bike and partly on foot.

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61.1 km

Grottole

Highlight • Settlement

Surreal village, during a cycle-trip in Basilicata it is a must to visit it.

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82.5 km

Bosco di Timmari

Forest

95.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.2 km

2.33 km

1.71 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

75.0 km

18.4 km

1.54 km

620 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

39°C

24°C

17 %

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Historic Center of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera Villa Longo

Church of San Biagio

Historic Center of Matera

Vittorio Veneto Square

Piazza Duomo and Matera Cathedral

Sedile Square

View of Matera's Sassi

Ascent on Via Montescaglioso

Grottole

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