The Best Trails in Apulia (Italy)

Monte Le Fergole and Valley (near Ostuni)

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

12.58mi

Elevation +

1572f

TrailRank

66| 3.66

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...

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II Parchetto

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paulina tyro-niezgoda

Distance

3.32mi

Elevation +

184f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

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...

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Around Abbazia Santa Maria di Cerrate

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

8.52mi

Elevation +

36f

TrailRank

60| 5.0

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...

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Monte Vergine

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

8.88mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

60| 4.33

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.

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La Palascia (near Otranto)

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

6.28mi

Elevation +

413f

TrailRank

59| 4.17

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...

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Around Monte Pizzuto

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

7.27mi

Elevation +

879f

TrailRank

56| 4.5

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...

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Around Lido Conchiglie

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

9.62mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

53

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...

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

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

17.44mi

Elevation +

1949f

TrailRank

52

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...

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Long Walk through Foresta Mercadante

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

14.88mi

Elevation +

1129f

TrailRank

52

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...

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Monte Le Fergole 2

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

5.64mi

Elevation +

423f

TrailRank

51| 3.33

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...

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

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

10.99mi

Elevation +

364f

TrailRank

51

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...

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Laghi Alimini

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

12.33mi

Elevation +

203f

TrailRank

51| 4.0

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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Sosta Camper de Francesco - Necropolis di Monte Saraceno - Mattinata - Sosta Camper de Francesco

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Hiking

Maaike HdeW

Distance

7.06mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

51

Start at the beach and walk next to the beautiful sea. Then climb up the mountain, it is a winding and steep route, but the view is amazing. Not too difficult, but for people how are afraid of heights it can be scary at ...

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Sea and country side around Torre Colimena

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Walking

GerardNL

Distance

6.84mi

Elevation +

33f

TrailRank

51| 4.0

A nice walk along the sea, lakes and the country side around Torre Colimena. During most the trip, you'll be able to see the tower. The trip starts at the tower where you'll have the opportunity to log a geocache (see...

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

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

12.98mi

Elevation +

1368f

TrailRank

50

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/...

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Via Appia/Appia Way - Stage 10 - Gravina in Puglia to Lago di Serra del Corvo.

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

15.28mi

Elevation +

1270f

TrailRank

50

This is the tenth stage of the Via Appia by foot, from the town of Gravina in Puglia to the lake Serra del Corvo. Link to Stage 9: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=15571214 The track follows the Via Appia ...

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Outside Nardo: Porto Selvaggio and Country side

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

12.83mi

Elevation +

404f

TrailRank

50

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...

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Bosco Di Bitonto to Foresta Mercadante and the Apulian Aqueduct

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Mountain Bike

GerardNL

Distance

36.48mi

Elevation +

1496f

TrailRank

50

This almost 60 km track connects 2 small forests between Altamura and Bitonto. A considerable part of the track is on dirt track, so not suitable for road/speed bikes, but should be fine for most regular bikes and ver...

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Bosco-delle-Pianelle

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

10.32mi

Elevation +

804f

TrailRank

49| 4.84

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...

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Martano to Leuca via Otranto on the Via Traiana Calabra

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Bicycle Touring

GerardNL

Distance

45.96mi

Elevation +

1125f

TrailRank

40

This track is know by different names and several websites on this track don't agree on the starting point or the destination of the original track. Possible names of this track include: "Via Traiana Calabra" and "Via...

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Lecce to Brindisi

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

29.63mi

Elevation +

420f

TrailRank

39

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...

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

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

12.31mi

Elevation +

331f

TrailRank

39

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:/...

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

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

15.84mi

Elevation +

177f

TrailRank

39

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:...

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Hiking from Grottaglie to Mesagne

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Hiking

GerardNL

Distance

27.23mi

Elevation +

607f

TrailRank

39

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...

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Bari to Putignano via Valenzano, Afelfia and Casamassima

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Bicycle Touring

GerardNL

Distance

30.42mi

Elevation +

1302f

TrailRank

39

A long distance bike trip that avoids the larger road as much as possible, following small roads through the fields. As the track follows some unpaved and gravel roads, this track is not suitable for speed/race bikes, bu...

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