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Melfi Castle – View of Melfi Castle loop from Villa Patrizia

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Melfi Castle – View of Melfi Castle loop from Villa Patrizia

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Melfi Castle – View of Melfi Castle loop from Villa Patrizia

04:26

65.8km

1,000m

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: March 28, 2026

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4.22 km

Rionero in Vulture

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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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18.6 km

Palazzo della Corte

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19.1 km

Melfi Castle

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Melfi, in Basilicata, boasts a rich medieval past having been the first Norman capital in southern Italy and residence of Frederick II, who promulgated the Constitutions of Melfi here. The …

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26.7 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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65.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.6 km

12.7 km

7.86 km

640 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

25.7 km

885 m

599 m

231 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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