Matera trail 406
Matera · Starts in Matera
The walk
7.9 km out-and-back walk near Matera, 432 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
The walk starts in Matera itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.
By train and bus
Take a train to Matera, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.66605,16.61343
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.
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Matera and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:00Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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