Accettura loop past Riserva naturale Monte Croccia
Accettura, Oliveto Lucano, Calciano · about 45 min by car from Potenza
The walk
6.1 km loop between Accettura and Oliveto Lucano, 372 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 863 and 1133 m above sea level. Along the way: Riserva naturale Monte Croccia. After the walk: lunch at Al Becco della Civetta in Castelmezzano (7.7 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Potenza: about 45 min (31 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Potenza, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.55292,16.15161
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Matera, about 1 h by car
Along the way
- Riserva naturale Monte Croccia100 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Accettura and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Al Becco della Civetta in Castelmezzano, 7.7 km by car.
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