Lake Pignola – Potenza loop from Potenza Santa Maria

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Lake Pignola – Potenza loop from Potenza Santa Maria

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Lake Pignola – Potenza loop from Potenza Santa Maria

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54.9km

1,150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.4 km for 446 m

After 24.4 km for 259 m

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Start point

Train Station

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9.35 km

View of Lago del Pantano

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There is a whole cycle/pedestrian path that follows the profile of Lago del Pantano, the asphalt is good and you won't find many cars to keep you company.

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9.47 km

Lago di Pignola Cycle Path

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The Lake Pignola cycling and walking path winds along the entire shoreline, offering a flat route perfect for families and cyclists of all ages. Along the route, a WWF-managed reserve …

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42.4 km

View of the Lake

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An excellent point from which to observe the lake in all its beauty.

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44.3 km

Lake Pignola

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This small lake basin is a regional nature reserve. The reserve was established in the 1980s as a wetland of international interest and is currently managed by the WWF through …

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53.2 km

Potenza

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Potenza is the capital of Basilicata. It is located at 819m above sea level in the center of the Basento Valley.
It is also known as the 'vertical city' due …

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