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  • Monte Le Fergole and Valley (near Ostuni)

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    near Speziale, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    12.58mi
    Elevation +
    1572f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 3.66
    Photo ofMonte Le Fergole and Valley (near Ostuni) Photo ofMonte Le Fergole and Valley (near Ostuni) Photo ofMonte Le Fergole and Valley (near Ostuni)

    A beautiful walk through the hills and valley near Ostuni. The walk starts an intersection. Park on the small side road (that goes in the direction of the track). The hike starts with a gradual climb to the top of the hi...

    Stupendo
    TeoMoccia
    The road is not marked. Very difficult to follow. Lukely there was wikiloc to help you.
    naafets
    Very beautiful and definitely recommended!! But you cannot get an eye off the GPS. As mentioned in the description, the ...
    olivia.riera

  • II Parchetto

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    near II Parchetto, Puglia (Italia)
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    paulina tyro-niezgoda
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    184f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofII Parchetto Photo ofII Parchetto Photo ofII Parchetto

    Very easy trail in the forest. At first - a lot of people, as the starting point is a popular picnic area. Just after passing the lake it gets more quiet. The forest is wonderful, at least 10•C less than at the shore (p...

    Grazie ☺️
    tonycitrini
    Un percorso meraviglioso, pieno di vecchi alberi e sogni di funghi.
    jakub.eichelberger

  • Around Abbazia Santa Maria di Cerrate

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    near Casalabate, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    8.52mi
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAround Abbazia Santa Maria di Cerrate Photo ofAround Abbazia Santa Maria di Cerrate Photo ofAround Abbazia Santa Maria di Cerrate

    A nice walk through the olive trees. But luckily there is a lot more to see then olive trees. The vegetation is quite varied and there are several pajaras and masserias on the way. There are also 2 geocaches on the ro...

    Beautiful - we liked it and can only recommend this trail
    Marc Näf-Lendvai

  • Monte Vergine

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    near Pallanzano, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    8.88mi
    Elevation +
    269f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofMonte Vergine Photo ofMonte Vergine Photo ofMonte Vergine

    A nice 14 km walk near an active, but not much used train track. There is a lot of variation along the track: Olive trees, pine trees, open fields, ruins, a church and a few trullies.

    Una bella passeggiata di 17 km nei pressi di una ferrovia attiva, ma non molto utilizzata. C'è molta variazione lungo la...
    Tony Iaia

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  • La Palascia (near Otranto)

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    near Otranto, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    6.28mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofLa Palascia (near Otranto) Photo ofLa Palascia (near Otranto) Photo ofLa Palascia (near Otranto)

    This hike is heavily based on the trail "Otranto costa" published on this site by Sierra1. See http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1683858 for details. So all credit to Sierra1 or I would have never enjoyed a beaut...

    Schöner Trail, teilweise etwas ungenaue Koordinaten (führt über abgesperrtes Privatgelände). Alles in allem sehr zu emp...
    cwzvrtv5ys
    Heerlijke frisse wandeling langs azuurblauwe zee.
    swerkendam

  • Around Monte Pizzuto

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    near Cisternino, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    7.27mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofAround Monte Pizzuto Photo ofAround Monte Pizzuto Photo ofAround Monte Pizzuto

    This hike takes you around the hills and valley near the town of Pezze di Greco, north of Ostuni. The walk starts with a climb on an asphalted road to the village "Caranna", the road is closed for heavy traffic, but y...

    Lovely walk with changing scenery. Just as you walk through the olive trees, the hike would send you through a private s...
    Changi02R
    Did it back to front, starting in the olive fields, with a climb in the second part of the route, a rewarding view on to...
    TeunG
    Perfect walk for us - thank you! It took us 2 hours and we did it back to front which also worked well.
    Amalia Lazarus

  • Around Lido Conchiglie

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    near Santa Maria al Bagno, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    9.62mi
    Elevation +
    476f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofAround Lido Conchiglie Photo ofAround Lido Conchiglie Photo ofAround Lido Conchiglie

    A nice walk around some small summer towns. During the hike, you'll pass many different Trulli. The hike starts at Le Quattro Colonne. Described by some as one of the most characteristic glimpses of Salento: four ramp...

  • Long Walk through Foresta Mercadante

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    near Borgo dei Pini Mercadante, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    14.88mi
    Elevation +
    1129f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofLong Walk through Foresta Mercadante Photo ofLong Walk through Foresta Mercadante Photo ofLong Walk through Foresta Mercadante

    This is an easy to follow track through the forest Mercadante. There are already quite a few tracks here, but I decided to publish this one. It starts at a different point than most of the published tracks and has as adv...

    Percorso a causa della lunghezza, definirei più difficile che moderato, ma comunque largo e comodo da percorrere. Consig...
    luca_favullo

  • Via Appia/Appia Way - Stage 08 - Laterza to Matera

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    near Laterza, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    17.44mi
    Elevation +
    1949f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 08 - Laterza to Matera Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 08 - Laterza to Matera Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 08 - Laterza to Matera

    This is the ninth stage of the Via Appia by foot, from the town of Laterza of the well known town of Matera. Link to Stage 07: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=15226047 Link to Stage 09: http://www.wikiloc.c...

  • Via Appia/Appia Way - Stage 06 - Massafra to Palagianello

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    near Massafra, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    10.99mi
    Elevation +
    364f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 06 - Massafra to Palagianello Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 06 - Massafra to Palagianello Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 06 - Massafra to Palagianello

    This is the sixth stage of the Via Appia by foot, from the town of Massafra to the town of Palagionello. Link to Stage 05: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=15206611 Link to Stage 07: http://www.wikiloc.com/w...

  • Laghi Alimini

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    near Torre Santo Stefano, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    12.33mi
    Elevation +
    203f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofLaghi Alimini Photo ofLaghi Alimini Photo ofLaghi Alimini

    This is a 20km walk around the 2 lakes north of Otranto. The route consists of roughly 4 different parts: - East side of northern lake: This is the most busy part of the hike, here you pass the beach as well as a fish f...

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    Oronzo Urso

  • Monte Le Fergole 2

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    near Termetrio, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    5.64mi
    Elevation +
    423f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofMonte Le Fergole 2 Photo ofMonte Le Fergole 2 Photo ofMonte Le Fergole 2

    This is a new walk around Monte Le Fergole. I've already put a hike through the same area, but doesn't go through too much of the forest, more through the field. See here: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=219...

    Parcours difficile à suivre au début puis le tracé s’améliore par un véritable chemin dans la forêt. Paysage d’oliverai...
    thedudy007
    Het eerste deel is moeilijk te volgen omdat het veel over privé terrein gaat waarbij paden zijn afgesloten. Daarna makke...
    MariekeF
    We did it, it was really hard to find the trail without the paying app. We got lost several times and at last didn’t fol...
    siham.lakhloufi

  • Via Appia/Appia Way - Stage 07 - Palagianello to Laterza

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    near Palagianello, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    12.98mi
    Elevation +
    1368f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 07 - Palagianello to Laterza Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 07 - Palagianello to Laterza Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 07 - Palagianello to Laterza

    This is the seventh stage of the Via Appia by foot, from the town of Palagionello of the town of Laterzo. Link to Stage 06: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=15220669 Link to Stage 08: http://www.wikiloc.com/...

  • Outside Nardo: Porto Selvaggio and Country side

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    near Nardò, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    12.83mi
    Elevation +
    404f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofOutside Nardo: Porto Selvaggio and Country side Photo ofOutside Nardo: Porto Selvaggio and Country side Photo ofOutside Nardo: Porto Selvaggio and Country side

    This hike takes you through the Regional Natural Park of Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano as well as the surrounding landscape. This hike is just over 20 km long and has some very modest elevation difference. A...

  • Bosco-delle-Pianelle

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    near Crispiano, Puglia (Italia)
    Author
    GerardNL
    Distance
    10.32mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofBosco-delle-Pianelle Photo ofBosco-delle-Pianelle Photo ofBosco-delle-Pianelle

    A nice walk through Bosco delle Pianelle. There is a lot of variation along the track, but most of track you'll be surrounded by beautiful trees and you will only hear natural sounds. The track is about 16.5km, but there...

    Tutto bello ,il luogo ,i suoni, a strento contatto con la natura, fare attenzione alla presenza di cinghiali e alla quas...
    Mingo1958
    Nice quiet location. Recommended!
    ScoTTThun

  • Lecce to Brindisi

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    near Lecce, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    29.63mi
    Elevation +
    420f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLecce to Brindisi Photo ofLecce to Brindisi Photo ofLecce to Brindisi

    This is a long distance walk between the train stations of Lecce and Brindisi. As much as possible, it avoids the busy roads and follows the small tracks through the fields. So, it's therefore not the most direct or fast...

  • Via Appia/Appia Way - Stage 05 - Taranto to Massafra

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    near Borgo, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    12.31mi
    Elevation +
    331f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 05 - Taranto to Massafra Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 05 - Taranto to Massafra Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 05 - Taranto to Massafra

    This is the fifth stage of the Via Appia by foot, from the (unofficial stop) in Grottaglie to the harbour town of Taranto. Link to Stage 04: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=14856113 Link to Stage 06: http:/...

  • Via Appia/Appia Way - Stage 04 - Grottaglie to Taranto

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    near Grottaglie, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    15.84mi
    Elevation +
    177f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 04 - Grottaglie to Taranto Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 04 - Grottaglie to Taranto Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 04 - Grottaglie to Taranto

    This is the fourth stage of the Via Appia by foot, from the (unofficial stop) in Grottaglie to the harbour town of Taranto. Link to Stage 03: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=15208878 Link to Stage 05: http:...

  • Hiking from Grottaglie to Mesagne

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    near Grottaglie, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    27.23mi
    Elevation +
    607f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHiking from Grottaglie to Mesagne Photo ofHiking from Grottaglie to Mesagne Photo ofHiking from Grottaglie to Mesagne

    This is a nice hiking trail between the train stations of Grottaglie and Mesagne. It's not the most direct route, but more interesting then following the highway! Please note that in the beginning on the track, you cr...

  • Lecce to Salice Salentino via Carmiano

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    near Lecce, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    13.83mi
    Elevation +
    112f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLecce to Salice Salentino via Carmiano Photo ofLecce to Salice Salentino via Carmiano Photo ofLecce to Salice Salentino via Carmiano

    As there are so few long-distance hiking trails in Puglia, I decided to create a few new tracks. This practically flat trail follows farm trails or sparsely used paved roads. This trail can also be done by mountain bi...

  • Via Appia/Appia Way - Stage 01 - Brindisi to Mesagne

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    near Mesagne, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    11.14mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 01 - Brindisi to Mesagne Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 01 - Brindisi to Mesagne Photo ofVia Appia/Appia Way - Stage 01 - Brindisi to Mesagne

    This is the first stage of the Via Appia by foot, from the official end of the Via Appia in Brindisi, via Mesagne to the town of Mesagne. Link to Stage 02: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=15188342 The tra...

  • Through the fields west of Brindisi

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    near Santa Maria del Casale, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    11.35mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofThrough the fields west of Brindisi Photo ofThrough the fields west of Brindisi Photo ofThrough the fields west of Brindisi

    (please note that this description is in reverse compared to the direction indicated on wikiloc, but is the recommended direction) This is a nice walk through the fields west of Brindisi. The hike starts at the fire sta...

  • Brindisi to Ostuni

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    near Brindisi, Puglia (Italia)
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    GerardNL
    Distance
    25.25mi
    Elevation +
    830f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBrindisi to Ostuni Photo ofBrindisi to Ostuni Photo ofBrindisi to Ostuni

    This is a long distance walk between the train stations of Brindisi and Ostuni. As much as possible, it avoids the busy roads and follows the small tracks through the fields. However, there was no good alternative for ar...

    I've done this walk yesterday with a friend. It was very pleasant to walk through the field and away from the traffic. E...
    Fabrizio Lippolis

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