Castel del Monte – Pathway to Castel del Monte loop from Castel del Monte

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Italy

Apulia

Barletta-Andria-Trani

Andria

Castel del Monte – Pathway to Castel del Monte loop from Castel del Monte

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Castel del Monte – Pathway to Castel del Monte loop from Castel del Monte

01:09

4.14km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

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Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia

Waypoints

Start point

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686 m

Castel del Monte

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Inside the Alta Murgia National Park (which houses the last example of the Mediterranean steppe present in Italy), the dry stone buildings which, during the transhumance, served as a shelter …

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872 m

View of Trani and the Adriatic Coast

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2.42 km

View of Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia

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3.27 km

Pathway to Castel del Monte

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The route starts at the Sanctuary of the Madonna dei Miracoli and then heads straight towards Castel del Monte. There are two really tough uphill sections (for me) with gradients …

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4.14 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.75 km

1.02 km

235 m

Surfaces

1.26 km

873 m

829 m

398 m

389 m

281 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

25°C

15°C

34 %

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Comments

May 18, 2022,🇮🇹 Castel del Monte [UNESCO Welterbe]

"The Castel del Monte (originally castrum Sancta Maria de Monte) is a building from the time of the Staufer emperor Friedrich II. in Apulia in south-eastern Italy. The castle was built from 1240 to around 1250, but probably never completed. The interior design in particular is apparently not been finished.
Castel del Monte has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site …

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September 22, 2025,Wanderung

A great day trip to Castel del Monte.
The castle is a building dating back to the time of Hohenstaufen Emperor Frederick II in Apulia, southeastern Italy.
The octagonal structure with its eight octagonal towers is characterized by the mystical significance of the number 8.
The castle was built between 1240 and 1250.
It has been a UNESCO World Heritage …

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October 6, 2024,Castel del Monte

It's definitely worth a tour!
Don't be annoyed if the parking costs €5: Shuttle bus to the castle is included and supervised!
Entry is free on the first Sunday of the month.

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