View of Matera's Sassi – Historic Center of Matera loop from Gioia del Colle

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View of Matera's Sassi – Historic Center of Matera loop from Gioia del Colle

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View of Matera's Sassi – Historic Center of Matera loop from Gioia del Colle

06:19

101km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 62.1 km for 274 m

After 91.2 km for 246 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.97 km

Road of the Masserie and Trulli between Gioia del Colle and Noci

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

About six kilometers long, this segment is a fascinating way to connect Gioia del Colle and Noci. It mostly runs on asphalt in good condition and all around there are fields, dry stone walls, farms and woods: a typically Apulian landscape.

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59.8 km

Church of San Biagio

Highlight • Religious Site

This small church at the beginning of the street of the same name is the triumph of simplicity and spirituality.

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61.1 km

View of Matera's Sassi

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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61.5 km

Sedile Square

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little square dominated by the façade of the E. Duni Conservatory. The ideal place to have a breakfast or an aperitif in the center, a stone's throw from the Duomo.

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61.6 km

Piazza Duomo and Matera Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The square in front of the Cathedral of Maria SS della Bruna enjoys a wonderful view of the stones. Various tourist routes also start from here and must be done strictly on foot.

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62.2 km

Historic Center of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most impressive cities I've ever been to! Definitely take your time and explore the city. Gigantic!

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62.4 km

Vittorio Veneto Square

Highlight • Settlement

Main square of Matera. It overlooks Palazzo Lanfranchi, has a spectacular panoramic point on the Sassi and is the access to the Palombaro Lungo ancient underground cistern for the accumulation of water of Matera. Discover Basilicata by bike with us on viaggiatorelento.com

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64.3 km

View of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba and the Gravina of Matera

Highlight • Viewpoint

Going along the absurd cycle path (a bit kamikaze and one-way) of via San Vito you reach an open space from which it is possible to admire the overhangs of the ravine and above all the rear vault of the Sanctuary of S. Maria della Palomba, which from this perspective it almost appears to materialize directly from the rocks below and from the adjacent tuff quarry.

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91.3 km