Scenic view of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera Centrale

Hiking trails & Routes

Italy

Basilicata

Matera

Scenic view of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera Centrale

Easy

4.7

(21)

165

hikers

Scenic view of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Matera Centrale

01:01

3.71km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.03 km

Ridola Square

Highlight • Settlement

one of the squares in the center of Matera

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.13 km

Scenic view of Matera

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marvellous view

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.48 km

Santa Maria de Idris Rock Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of Santa Maria de Idris dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.72 km

Church of Saints Peter and Paul (San Pietro Caveoso), Matera

Highlight • Religious Site

The first building dates back to the 13th and early 14th centuries. The church was repeatedly rebuilt over the centuries. The inside is significantly larger than you would expect from …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.30 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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.52 km

Church of San Francesco d'Assisi and Dalí sculpture, Matera

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the few saints who are also highly valued outside of Christianity is San FRANCESCO, known in German-speaking countries as Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi in …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.55 km

World Globe with Olive Tree Sculpture, Matera

Highlight • Monument

Magnificent works of art are scattered throughout the city; you just have to pay attention to them. Unfortunately, many pass by.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.88 km

Sassi of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

Through a portico made of three round arches, we enter a small terrace dedicated to the Italian painter Luigi Guerricchio, born in Matera. There is a panoramic view of old Matera from here.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.67 km

1.22 km

612 m

214 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

881 m

225 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

14°C

11°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

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

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

July 8, 2025,Matera 🇮🇹😊

Our destination today was Matera, the city of the Sassi. Once a disgrace to Italy, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Matera has been the setting for numerous films, including The Passion of the Christ, James Bond, and Ben-Hur. Matera is the second oldest city in the world, dating back to 7000 BC.

Showing Translation

May 12, 2024,Matera / Basilicata ☺️🇮🇹

Matera is a city in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. Here you will find the Sassi, a complex of cave settlements carved into the rock face. 🇮🇹😎

Showing Translation

October 5, 2022,Abendspaziergang in Matera

Matera in the very south of Italy. European Capital of Culture 2019.

The old town is something very special. These are cave dwellings carved into tuff. They have an ingenious system for storing water.
These cave dwellings had to be abandoned by government decision in the 1950s (because of the catastrophic hygienic conditions). Now everything is top-notch and there are …

Showing Translation