Walk from Parco dei Monaci
Montescaglioso, Matera · about 10 min by car from Matera
The walk
7.4 km out-and-back walk between Montescaglioso and Matera, up to Centro Visite Pianelle, almost flat (+93 m): about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Matera: about 10 min (8 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 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
40.60625,16.65032
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 Montescaglioso and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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