Castelmezzano loop past Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Olmo
Castelmezzano · about 35 min by car from Potenza
The walk
5.6 km loop near Castelmezzano, 459 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 635 and 1007 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Olmo. After the walk: lunch at Al Becco della Civetta in Castelmezzano (0.1 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 35 min (24 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
40.53093,16.04785
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.
Along the way
- CastelmezzanoOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italyon the trail
- PietrapertosaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italy1.5 km from the trail
- Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Olmo150 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 Castelmezzano and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Al Becco della Civetta in Castelmezzano, 100 m by car.
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