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Scenic walk around Matera – loop tour

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Basilicata

Matera

Scenic walk around Matera – loop tour

Moderate

4.2

(85)

369

hikers

Scenic walk around Matera – loop tour

03:24

11.2km

350m

Hiking

The Scenic walk around Matera – loop tour offers a moderately challenging hike through the unique landscape surrounding Matera. You will traverse the deep Gravina ravine, rocky limestone cliffs, and elevated plateaus, providing diverse perspectives of the historic city. The trail, which is 6.9 miles (11.2 km) long with 1143…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

Scale model of Matera

Highlight • Monument

Here, a resident has taken the trouble to painstakingly reproduce the old town - true to detail. Really impressive!

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1.56 km

Church of Saints Peter and Paul (San Pietro Caveoso), Matera

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The first building dates back to the 13th and early 14th centuries. The church was repeatedly rebuilt over the centuries. The inside is significantly larger than you would expect from …

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2.53 km

Suspension bridge over the Gravina

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A beautiful Tibetan bridge suspended in a wonderful place of great historical and cultural value.

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3.38 km

Panoramic view of Matera

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Matera beautiful as well as this very suggestive place

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4.55 km

Rock Church of San Vito

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It's a phenomenon when you see these early Christian caves that people used to practice their faith as a church. The condition is remarkable 👍

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7.00 km

Ancient Ruins of Matera

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Of the wonderful historical remains of the city of Matera.

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

2.56 km

717 m

666 m

528 m

346 m

Surfaces

6.38 km

1.27 km

1.24 km

1.19 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

31°C

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Comments

November 1, 2023,Passeggiata panoramica intorno a Matera – giro ad anello

Nice route, characterized by two crossings of the Gravina stream, one of which (the second) is a little difficult!

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September 28, 2025,Promenade panoramique autour de Matera - circuit

Very nice views over Matera. But the loop goes quite far North East without too much added value; it is also hard to follow as there are no markings. The canyon and belvedere are definitely worth it!

November 28, 2025,M2

On the way back, you'll have to cross the river. If there's a lot of water, it might become impossible.

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October 28, 2024,Von Matera nach Matera

Following Komoot's suggestion. But be careful: towards the end of the hike you have to cross the stream in the gorge again, which I found difficult on dry feet.

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June 18, 2025,Promenade panoramique autour de Matera - circuit

To do, take water beforehand because it is impossible to refuel on the way.

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November 17, 2022,🇮🇹 Rundwanderung bei Matera

The first part of the hike is what most people do. Because of the caves and the churches. The caves are not worth the effort in my opinion. They smell unfortunately (misappropriation as a toilet). The churches are not accessible (which is understandable). The second part of the tour is very quiet, but in my opinion more beautiful and worthwhile.

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February 16, 2026,Durch den Naturpark Murgia Materana nach Matera (Besichtigung der Altstadt) und zurück

Note: A circular hike from the Kartodrom campsite is actually a good option (outward along the southeast side of the gorge and back along the northwest side, or vice versa). However, you must pay attention to the river level, as it needs to be crossed on the northwest-side path! On our hike, the river was too high, so we hiked …

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October 14, 2024,Matera Rundweg

I think this beautiful tour covers everything that is worth seeing there.

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Scale model of Matera

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Suspension bridge over the Gravina

Panoramic view of Matera

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