Historic Center of Matera – Monteserico Castle loop from Irsina

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Historic Center of Matera – Monteserico Castle loop from Irsina

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Historic Center of Matera – Monteserico Castle loop from Irsina

08:37

132km

1,360m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 86.4 km for 27 m

After 86.5 km for 11 m

After 86.6 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.70 km

Lake Serra di Corvo

Highlight • Lake

do not be impressed by the road closed sign, if you have arrived here you can easily continue on this old provincial road

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14.3 km

SP 26 Countryside Road Before Gravina in Puglia

Highlight • Cycleway

Magnificent view, the road with little traffic, EV 5, winds on a small pass. A feast for the eyes, even in this agricultural steppe.

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55.1 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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57.3 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 …

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86.3 km

View of the Roman Bridge and Aqueduct of Gravina

Highlight • Bridge

From here, the view opens onto a picturesque landscape: on one side, you can admire the imposing Ponte della Gravina, an 18th-century engineering feat that connects the two banks of …

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86.5 km

Gravina in Puglia Historic Center and Roman Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Gravina in Puglia is the charming town where the Alta Murgia park is located.
The town and the surrounding area are characterized by the famous ravines: deep canyons dug into …

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116 km

Monteserico Castle

Highlight • Castle

Built in Norman times, it is located on a peak (Monte Serico 550 m.s.l.m.) about 15 km from Genzano di Lucania. The castle dominates a vast valley which was an …

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120 km

Scenic rural road through rolling hills

Highlight • Trail

Lonely road, only agricultural traffic, rather battered bottom with many holes. In autumn everything was harvested, only the tomato harvest was still in full swing. Very contemplative guide.

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132 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

115 km

11.0 km

3.48 km

1.40 km

489 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.4 km

44.1 km

8.84 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

16°C

9°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 17, 2025,Attraverso l'Italia - San Foca to Trieste - Day 4 - Matera to Palazzo San Gervasio

Absolutely spectacular day on two wheels!

The route was almost all on EuroVelo 5 - The Via Francigena - and it was mostly terrific. It was basically a car-free road most of the way. Gorgeous views at every turn. There was some climbing, but it was mostly gradual. I saw a lot of wildlife - birds, birds of prey, butterflies, …