Via Materana Peuceta

Via Materana Peuceta

Puglia, Italy

Italy, Bari to Matera

Distance

199 km

Stages

10

Difficulty

easy

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 198.5 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. Ten 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.

Highlights

  • Basilica di San Nicola
  • Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
  • Castello Normanno
  • Altamura Man
  • Sassi di Matera

Stages

  1. 1

    Bari to Bitettoeasy

    17 km64 m4 m

  2. 2

    Bitetto to Modugnoeasy

    9 km32 m15 m

  3. 3

    Modugno to Cassano delle Murgeeasy

    25 km190 m40 m

  4. 4

    Cassano delle Murge to Santeramo in Colleeasy

    23 km295 m150 m

  5. 5

    Santeramo in Colle to Altamuraeasy

    23 km151 m167 m

  6. 6

    Altamura to Gravina in Pugliaeasy

    20 km137 m248 m

  7. 7

    Gravina in Puglia to Piccianomoderate

    30 km492 m415 m

  8. 8

    Picciano to Masseria Santa Mariaeasy

    7 km87 m212 m

  9. 9

    Masseria Santa Maria to Materamoderate

    30 km430 m466 m

  10. 10

    Picciano to Materaeasy

    16 km247 m276 m

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