Rock Church of Santa Rita – View of Matera and the Sassi loop from Matera Villa Longo

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Italy

Basilicata

Matera

Rock Church of Santa Rita – View of Matera and the Sassi loop from Matera Villa Longo

Hard

3.3

(3)

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Rock Church of Santa Rita – View of Matera and the Sassi loop from Matera Villa Longo

02:27

28.4km

470m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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After 21.6 km for 339 m

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After 21.9 km for 933 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.13 km

Madonna delle Vergini Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Suggestive observation point full of interesting cavities

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6.66 km

View of Matera from the Madonna delle Vergini church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you reach the rock church Madonna delle Vergini, just outside the city, it is possible to admire wonderful views of the ancient city.

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6.73 km

Rock Church of Santa Rita

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the most particular churches in the city of Materia, rich in history and very fascinating.

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8.82 km

Ancient Ruins of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

Of the wonderful historical remains of the city of Matera.

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21.3 km

View of Matera and the Sassi

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful panoramic point on what is called "The city of stones".

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28.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

5.85 km

4.61 km

2.53 km

2.01 km

1.73 km

Surfaces

14.4 km

6.71 km

3.37 km

2.97 km

779 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

16°C

46 %

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Rock Church of Santa Rita – View of Matera and the Sassi loop from Matera Villa Longo

Madonna delle Vergini Viewpoint

View of Matera from the Madonna delle Vergini church

Rock Church of Santa Rita

Ancient Ruins of Matera

View of Matera and the Sassi

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