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Lago Grande di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Melfi

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Lago Grande di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Melfi

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Lago Grande di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Melfi

07:08

102km

1,970m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

13.0 km

Rionero in Vulture

Highlight • Settlement

Small and picturesque town located at the foot of the ancient, now extinct volcano of Mount Vulture, in the province of Potenza. Rionero is famous for being the birthplace of Giustino Fortunato, one of the greatest exponents of Southernism.

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2

17.2 km

View of Monte Vulture

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you can admire the Vulture

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3

37.5 km

San Fele and its waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

A village that looks like a crib perched on the Lucan mountains, San Fele hosts numerous waterfalls in the Matise area, created by the Bradano stream.

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4

60.3 km

S. Tommaso del Piano Station and Railway Bridge

Highlight • Structure

A small disused but well-kept station with an adjacent very characteristic iron bridge.

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5

76.3 km

Lago Grande di Monticchio

Highlight • Lake

The larger of the two Monticchio lakes, a wonderful body of water.

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76.5 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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78.3 km

Monticchio Lakes

Highlight • Lake

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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101 km

View of Melfi Castle

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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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102 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.4 km

16.0 km

9.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.6 km

16.1 km

170 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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33 %

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