
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

Bari to Bitettoeasy
17 km64 m4 m
- 2

Bitetto to Modugnoeasy
9 km32 m15 m
- 3

Modugno to Cassano delle Murgeeasy
25 km190 m40 m
- 4

Cassano delle Murge to Santeramo in Colleeasy
23 km295 m150 m
- 5

Santeramo in Colle to Altamuraeasy
23 km151 m167 m
- 6

Altamura to Gravina in Pugliaeasy
20 km137 m248 m
- 7

Gravina in Puglia to Piccianomoderate
30 km492 m415 m
- 8

Picciano to Masseria Santa Mariaeasy
7 km87 m212 m
- 9

Masseria Santa Maria to Materamoderate
30 km430 m466 m
- 10

Picciano to Materaeasy
16 km247 m276 m
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