Via Materana Peuceta
Puglia, Italy
Italy · Bari, Italy → Matera, Italy
Distance
164 km
Stages
7
Difficulty
easy
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Via Materana Peuceta · Stages and distances
Walking distances for Appy’s stages (7)
| Stage | km |
|---|---|
| 1. Bari → Bitetto | 16.8 |
| 2. Bitetto → Cassano delle Murge | 25.1 |
| 3. Cassano delle Murge → Santeramo in Colle | 22.5 |
| 4. Santeramo in Colle → Altamura | 22.8 |
| 5. Altamura → Gravina in Puglia | 20 |
| 6. Gravina in Puglia → Picciano | 26.8 |
| 7. Picciano → Matera | 29.7 |
| Total | 163.7 |
About
A 160 km cultural walk through time. From Bari’s bustling port to Matera’s ancient caves, the Via Materana Peuceta connects history with every step.
You’ll trace the Murge plateau, where the scent of wild herbs mingles with the cool air. Seven stages lead you through Bitetto’s medieval charm and Altamura’s famous bread.
Each town whispers stories of yesteryear, Cassano delle Murge, Gravina in Puglia, inviting you to linger. This route, with its varied terrain, is ideal in spring and autumn, promising a journey that’s both challenging and enriching.
Stages
7 stages
Stage 1Bari → Bitetto
easy- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 108 m
- Descent
- 10 m
Stage 2Bitetto → Cassano delle Murge
moderate- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 194 m
- Descent
- 27 m
Stage 3- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 291 m
- Descent
- 153 m
Stage 4Santeramo in Colle → Altamura
moderate- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 146 m
- Descent
- 155 m
Stage 5Altamura → Gravina in Puglia
moderate- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 132 m
- Descent
- 259 m
Stage 6Gravina in Puglia → Picciano
challenging- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 394 m
- Descent
- 305 m
Stage 7Picciano → Matera
challenging- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 424 m
- Descent
- 456 m
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