Entrance to Mercadante Forest – Mercadante State Forest loop from Acquaviva delle Fonti

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Entrance to Mercadante Forest – Mercadante State Forest loop from Acquaviva delle Fonti

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Entrance to Mercadante Forest – Mercadante State Forest loop from Acquaviva delle Fonti

03:42

48.2km

540m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.3 km for 281 m

After 26.5 km for 228 m

After 27.6 km for 281 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.94 km

Mother Church of Santa Maria Assunta (Cassano delle Murge)

Highlight • Religious Site

The main church of Cassano delle Murge, which dominates the square in front with its simple and beautiful white façade.

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6.95 km

Cassano delle Murge

Highlight • Settlement

The historic center of Cassano delle Murge is characterized by its ancient buildings. You can see the medieval origins, churches and towers. In Cassano delle Murge, agriculture is an important …

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10.3 km

Trail to the Mercadante Forest

Highlight • Trail

Great path for touring biking, the surface is paved.

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15.2 km

Entrance to Mercadante Forest

Highlight • Forest

18.0 km

Foresta Mercadante

Forest

19.9 km

Rest area and animal enclosure, Foresta di Mercadante

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the few, if not the only, areas served for refreshments in the forest area where you can refresh yourself or take a break before embarking on the return road.

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31.2 km

Mercadante State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Protected natural area located in the Alta Murgia National Park. It offers visitors an evocative landscape rich in vegetation, as well as trails and characteristic paths of the forest.
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33.0 km

Cisterna Sant'Antonio

Lake

35.6 km

Entrance to Mercadante State Forest

Highlight • Forest

One of the entrances to the Mercadante woodland area. Following the path you reach equipped picnic areas, fountains, bars and refreshment points. Along the paths there are numerous educational signs on local flora and fauna.

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39.1 km