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Ascent on Via Montescaglioso – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Ginosa

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Ascent on Via Montescaglioso – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Ginosa

Hard

4.3

(4)

30

riders

Ascent on Via Montescaglioso – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Ginosa

03:57

55.2km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.48 km for 90 m

After 27.7 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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22.6 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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2

25.9 km

View of Matera's Sassi

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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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3

26.7 km

Viewpoint over the Gravina and the Matera Murgia

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Breathtaking view of the landscape

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4

28.0 km

Church of San Biagio

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

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5

28.8 km

Panoramic View Near the Convent of Sant'Agostino, Matera

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From here it is possible to go up towards the new city or go down to the "Sassi" districts.

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6

30.8 km

View of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba and the Gravina of Matera

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Going along the absurd cycle path (a bit kamikaze and one-way) of via San Vito you reach an open space from which it is possible to admire the overhangs of …

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7

33.5 km

Entrance to the Parco della Murgia Materana

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leaving the Appia state road you immediately enter the Murgia Materana Park.
Discover our Basilicata by bike on viaggiatorelento.com

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33.9 km

Rock Church of San Nicola at the Murgia dell'Amendola

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In the Belvedere di Murgia Timone area, one of the first rock churches you come across as you climb towards the top of the rock park.

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55.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

6.46 km

5.35 km

2.11 km

666 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

11.7 km

6.42 km

2.16 km

400 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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17°C

18 %

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