Scenic view of Matera – Matera Cave Landscape loop from Matera

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Matera

Scenic view of Matera – Matera Cave Landscape loop from Matera

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Scenic view of Matera – Matera Cave Landscape loop from Matera

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9.99km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 184 m for 403 m

Permit required

After 9.41 km for 403 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.91 km

View of the Sassi di Matera

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Don't miss it 👍
From here you have the best panorama of Matera👍

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2.16 km

Suspension bridge over the Gravina

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A beautiful Tibetan bridge suspended in a wonderful place of great historical and cultural value.

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3.03 km

Monterrone Rock and the Churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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The southern Italian city of Matera is impressive and attractive, but at the same time also mysterious and a bit rough. It looks more like a labyrinth of stone houses, …

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3.65 km

Matera Cathedral (Cathedral of the Madonna of the Bruna and Saint Eustace)

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Matera is an Italian city in the Basilicata region, the capital of the province of the same name. It lies on the edge of the Murgia plateau. Its surroundings are …

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3.95 km

Church of San Francesco d'Assisi and Dalí sculpture, Matera

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One of the few saints who are also highly valued outside of Christianity is San FRANCESCO, known in German-speaking countries as Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi in …

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4.19 km

Scenic view of Matera

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Marvellous view

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4.56 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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5.53 km

Piazza Vittorio Veneto

Archaeological Site

8.05 km

Matera Cave Landscape

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The caves of Matera. Definitely worth seeing 👍

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9.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

1.74 km

1.47 km

996 m

763 m

679 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

2.24 km

2.00 km

1.01 km

479 m

304 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

21°C

13°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 16, 2026,Durch den Naturpark Murgia Materana nach Matera (Besichtigung der Altstadt) und zurück

Note: A circular hike from the Kartodrom campsite is actually a good option (outward along the southeast side of the gorge and back along the northwest side, or vice versa). However, you must pay attention to the river level, as it needs to be crossed on the northwest-side path! On our hike, the river was too high, so we hiked …

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April 24, 2025,🇮🇹 Canyon Gravina di ☆MATERA☆

I start my little tour through the canyon early so I can experience the trail relatively alone. The plan works, and I only meet a handful of hikers who are also choosing this beautiful route to the Sassi.

Caramia and the 🐺 take the shuttle into town, as there's no way we could get the she-wolf across the suspension bridge.

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May 14, 2025,La mia Matera a piedi

I take advantage of today's Giro stage arrival to venture into the Sassi and the Murgia Materana park.
Remarkable breathtaking views open up at every step.
The Murgia and the Gravina di Matera are the right backdrop to the poignant beauty of the Sassi.
Nature and culture blend together on this route between the houses and rock churches dug into …

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May 4, 2023,Area katodromo nach Matera durch die Schlucht

We walked to Matera from the campsite and took the shuttle back.

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November 28, 2025,M2

On the way back, you'll have to cross the river. If there's a lot of water, it might become impossible.

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March 22, 2025,Fast Walk Italia - Tappa di Matera

Discover the video of this Fast Walk on Instagram @fastwalkitalia

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September 28, 2025,Promenade panoramique autour de Matera - circuit

Very nice views over Matera. But the loop goes quite far North East without too much added value; it is also hard to follow as there are no markings. The canyon and belvedere are definitely worth it!