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The Karst Caves between Putignano and Castellana — loop tour

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The Karst Caves between Putignano and Castellana — loop tour

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The Karst Caves between Putignano and Castellana — loop tour

01:50

29.8km

230m

Cycling

Embark on a moderate touring bicycle loop through Puglia's distinctive karst landscape, covering 18.5 miles (29.8 km) with 760 feet (232 metres) of elevation gain. This route, which typically takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes, winds through ancient olive groves and past traditional trulli houses, offering picturesque scenery. You…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.07 km

Castellana Caves

Highlight • Cave

The Castellana Caves, a complex of underground cavities of karst origin, of considerable tourist interest, among the most beautiful and spectacular in Italy, are located in the Municipality of Castellana-Grotte, …

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7.74 km

Putignano – City of Carnival

Highlight • Settlement

Culturally very active town, noteworthy is the Legambiente club which organizes activities in the area. In its historic center there are ancient monumental buildings, such as the Palazzo del Balì, …

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8.13 km

Public Water Fountain

9.24 km

Trullo Cave

Highlight • Cave

Discovered by chance in the 1930s, it is a small but spectacular karst cave due to its dome shape and the rare presence, in addition to stalactites and stalagmites, of calcite-aragonite inflorescences glittering with dripping water

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15.9 km

Ancient Oak Tree at Castello Marchione

Highlight • Natural Monument

The park of Castello Marchione still preserves centuries-old oaks that once formed part of the wood, called "macchione", of the estate of the Acquaviva d'Aragona Counts.
Ideal to cool off in the shade of these impressive plants!

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24.2 km

Castiglione Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Fun Highlight. Several trails wind from the tower to descend both on the left and on the right. They are not technicians, but the place deserves it and it is …

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29.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

3.42 km

1.35 km

1.33 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

11.1 km

517 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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The Karst Caves between Putignano and Castellana — loop tour

Castellana Caves

Putignano – City of Carnival

Trullo Cave

Ancient Oak Tree at Castello Marchione

Castiglione Tower

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