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Apulia
Lecce
Vernole

Acaya Castle – Acaya Gate loop from Acaya

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Italy
Apulia
Lecce
Vernole

Acaya Castle – Acaya Gate loop from Acaya

Moderate

4.8

(5)

13

hikers

Acaya Castle – Acaya Gate loop from Acaya

03:27

13.5km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Riserva Naturale Statale di Popolamento Animale Le Cesine

Waypoints

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23 m

Acaya Castle

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The Castle of Acaya was built to protect the fortified citadel by Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya, trusted architect of Charles V, who had been entrusted with the strengthening of the defensive …

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77 m

Acaya Gate

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I'm not talking about any village, but about one of the most beautiful ancient villages in Italy located in the heart of Salento: the fortified town of Acaya. It is …

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197 m

Church of Saint Mary of the Snow

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Catholic church in the baroque, neoclassical and Romanesque style in the village center.

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6.97 km

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

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5

7.39 km

Le Cesine Nature Reserve

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Wellness offered by nature: clean air, intense greenery, the spectacle of changing light depending on the habitats visited, all the senses are solicited and pampered, the rhythm of breathing changes.

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8.45 km

Le Cesine Oasis Nature Reserve

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11.0 km

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11.4 km

Cross-Country Trail Near Acaya Castle

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Not far from the Acaya Castle, in the province of Lecce, there is a fun Cross-country passage, ideal for those who love dirt roads when on the bike. If you continue on the path, you can reach the coast.

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13.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.15 km

4.49 km

1.49 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

5.29 km

3.45 km

1.85 km

1.47 km

878 m

600 m

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Monday 18 May

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