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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Castro

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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Castro

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Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite) – Bauxite Lake, Otranto loop from Castro

03:17

47.9km

280m

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: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 12.0 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.6 km

Scenic Viewpoint in Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.5 km

Junction: Trail or Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

from here you have the possibility to choose a quieter path going straight or a more difficult one turning the path but still seeing a beautiful view from above

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19.6 km

Masseria Cippano

Ruins

23.4 km

Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite)

Highlight • Lake

The lake offers a truly suggestive panorama: the green of the water rich in bauxite and minerals contrasts with the intense red of the surrounding land.

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23.4 km

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

Highlight • Lake

The discovery of the deposit and its exploitation date back to 1940. Following its abandonment 30 years later, the numerous water infiltrations due to the underground aquifers have allowed the …

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25.2 km

Torre del Serpe

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Ancient legends tell the nature of the 'strange' name ......

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27.4 km

Alfonsina Tower and the Ancient Walls of Otranto

Highlight • Historical Site

In the historic center of Otranto, the Alfonsina Tower represents the entrance to the medieval citadel. The main gate of the Aragonese city, it is well preserved and owes its …

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27.7 km

Valley of the Idro Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Unique and spectacular path, full of caves and vegetation.

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29.9 km

Abitazione ipogea

Cave Entrance

30.2 km

Sant'Angelo Rock-Cut Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church must have been the place of worship of a medieval settlement located along the slopes of Monte Sant'Angelo.
Barred by barriers that would indicate work in progress (works …

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47.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

16.8 km

9.85 km

3.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

12.7 km

11.2 km

4.18 km

1.26 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

32°C

23°C

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Scenic Viewpoint in Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase

Junction: Trail or Gravel Road

Bauxite Lake (Cava di Bauxite)

Bauxite Lake, Otranto

Torre del Serpe

Alfonsina Tower and the Ancient Walls of Otranto

Valley of the Idro Trail

Sant'Angelo Rock-Cut Church

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