Riserva Naturale Regionale Orientata "Bosco Delle Pianelle"
Riserva Naturale Regionale Orientata "Bosco Delle Pianelle"
Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Regionale Orientata "Bosco Delle Pianelle" is a nature reserve located in Puglia, Italy, covering an area of more than 2,977 acres (1,205 hectares). This protected area features a diverse landscape, including extensive woodlands, dramatic ravines such as the Gravina delle Pianelle, and varied vegetation. The terrain and natural environment provide a suitable setting for several outdoor activities, including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
72
Routes
4.6
(195)
Average rating
976
People visited

4.5
(28)
53
hikers
11.2km
02:58
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(17)
43
hikers
14.8km
04:00
200m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(13)
27
hikers
5.80km
01:39
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(12)
32
hikers
9.76km
02:36
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
128km
05:23
790m
790m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

86
riders
53.7km
02:21
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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29
riders
74.4km
03:18
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
21
riders
77.8km
03:32
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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31
riders
51.3km
03:00
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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17
riders
38.9km
02:34
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
50.0km
03:53
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2.5
(4)
7
riders
26.2km
01:32
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
21
riders
20.9km
01:43
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
51.7km
03:32
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(6)
6
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
runners
14.3km
01:41
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

58
runners
8.16km
00:51
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
12.7km
01:31
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
20.2km
02:08
270m
270m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
36.7km
02:47
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
54.1km
03:46
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
31.6km
01:45
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Regionale Orientata "Bosco Delle Pianelle" offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The reserve features over 90 routes catering to different skill levels.
Popular hiking trails include the "On the Hornbeam Trail in the Bosco delle Pianelle – loop tour" (7 miles [11.2 km]) and the "Bosco delle Pianelle Trails Loop" (9.2 miles [14.8 km]). For an easier option, consider the "Bosco delle Pianelle e Lama Cupa – loop tour" (3.6 miles [5.8 km]). More hiking options are available in the Hiking in Riserva Naturale Regionale Orientata "Bosco Delle Pianelle" guide.
Yes, the reserve offers easy trails suitable for beginners and families. An example is the "Bosco delle Pianelle e Lama Cupa – loop tour," which is rated as easy. The Easy hikes in Riserva Naturale Regionale Orientata "Bosco Delle Pianelle" guide provides further options.
The reserve features varied vegetation, including strawberry trees and wild orchids, especially along the Gravina delle Pianelle. Notable landmarks include the Gravina del Vuolo, the Grotta del Sergente Romano cave, and ancient "fogge" (cisterns). A centuries-old holm oak, known as the Captain's Tree, is also a significant feature.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can explore routes like the "Girocavallo Trail – Ancient Holm Oak loop from Crispiano San Raffaele" (21.5 miles [34.7 km]) or the "Cinghiale 3A Descent Trail loop from Centro Visite Bosco delle Pianelle" (28.4 miles [45.8 km]). More routes are detailed in the MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Regionale Orientata "Bosco Delle Pianelle" guide.
Yes, the area around the reserve offers road cycling routes. Examples include the "Chapel of the Madonnina – Episcopal Castle loop from Crispiano" (33.3 miles [53.6 km]) and the "Crispiano – Masseria Pilano loop from Crispiano" (17.9 miles [28.9 km]). The Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Regionale Orientata "Bosco Delle Pianelle" guide provides additional options.
The reserve is popular among outdoor enthusiasts on komoot, with more than 1,200 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in this area have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
The provided information does not specify official rules regarding dogs on trails. Visitors should check local regulations or contact the reserve directly for current policies on pets.
The official website for the reserve is riservaboscopianelle.it. You can also contact the reserve by phone at +39 0804116554 or +39 0804836204 for inquiries.
Komoot offers several guides for the reserve, including Hiking, MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, and Cycling. There are also guides for Easy Hikes, Running Trails, and Gravel Biking.
Yes, the reserve provides facilities for visitors, including picnic areas for day use. For extended stays, there is a guest house (foresteria) and an equipped area available for tents and campers.

