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Maratea loop

Maratea · about 10 min by car from Sapri

Distance
4.5 km
Walking time
1 h 45 min
Total ascent
250 m
Shape
Loop
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.5 km loop near Maratea, 250 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail. After the walk: lunch at Da Addolorata in Torre Orsaia (19.6 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Sapri: about 10 min (6 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Sapri, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

40.03799,15.67258

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Da Addolorata

Torre Orsaia · 20 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

La Taverna Lucana

Castelluccio Superiore · 25 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Maratea and start the walk.
  2. 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Da Addolorata in Torre Orsaia, 20 km by car.