10 Best hikes and trails in Alta Murgia National Park

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Best trails in Alta Murgia National Park

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Want to find the best trails in Alta Murgia National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 28 great trails for hiking, birding, and backpacking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 5 easy hiking trails in Alta Murgia National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 298 to 7,089 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Alta Murgia National Park.

Top trails

#1 - Via Peuceta, Segment 4: Santeramo in Colle - Altamura

The fourth segment of the Via Peuceta, part of the Cammino Materano, starts from the historic center of Santeramo in Colle and crosses a series of villages. The route slowly penetrates the heart of Alta Murgia, one of the most important steppe areas in Italy due to the presence of various floristic endemisms and one of the largest populations of steppe avifauna. The steppes with grasses, particularly widespread is a stipa commonly called "fairy flax", enriched by the presence of lichens,...

#2 - Sei Carri - Castel del Monte

#3 - Lama le Grotte - Foresta Mercadante

A pleasant excursion in the Mercadante Forest, also suitable for children, starting from the parking lot on the Municipal Road from Grumo to Santeramo. The route takes place in a loop, is surrounded by nature and follows the path that reaches the Forest Tower. From here the trail passes by the Masseria Lama la Grotte to finally reaches the panoramic point on the plain Lama le Grotte.

#4 - Foresta Mercadante

#5 - Percorso Natura - Masseria Fra Diavolo

#6 - Pulo of Altamura - Colombo Cave - Orc Cave

A pleasant excursion in the Alta Murgia starting near the Masseria Mezzoprete. The route takes place in a loop and reaches the Pulo di Altamura, the Grotta dell'Imbroglio and the Grotta del'Orco. Pulo di Altamura is one of the best-known forms of the Apulian karst landscape and of the Alta Murgia National Park. It is a large sinkhole, which originated due to the collapse of karst cavities and subsequently remodeled by the action of subaerial agents. The largest diameter measures over 700 m,...

#7 - Pulicchio di Gravina

A walk inside the Alta Murgia Natural Park to reach and visit Pulicchio di Gravina. It is a karst sinkhole located in the territory of Gravina in Puglia, one of the largest karst cavities in Puglia after the Pulo di Altamura and shares the term "pulo" with the Pulo di Altamura, the Pulo di Molfetta and the Pulicchio di Toritto. It differs from the latter due to the slight steepness of the walls and the absence of caves.

#8 - Fungipendola - Acquedotto Pugliese

A pleasant excursion in the Mercadante Forest, also suitable for children, starting from the picnic area in Contrada Mercadante, where there is a car park where to leave the car. The route takes place in a loop, is surrounded by nature, and begins by following a section of the Percorso Salute 1 route and then it continues on the Apulian Aqueduct cycle path.

#9 - Bosco Cicibizzo - Jazzo Tarantini via Masseria La Grotta

#10 - Rocca del Garagnone

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Alta Murgia National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Alta Murgia National Park is Via Peuceta, Segment 4: Santeramo in Colle - Altamura, which has a 4.4 star rating from 39 reviews. This trail is 14.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 984 ft.

What is the longest trail in Alta Murgia National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Alta Murgia National Park is Molfetta - Calendano - Gravina - Diga - Tufara - Poggiorsini - Cavoni. This trail is estimated to be 94.9 mi long.

How many trails are in Alta Murgia National Park?

There are 28 trails in Alta Murgia National Park. These trails have an average 3.8-star rating from 181 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Alta Murgia National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Alta Murgia National Park has you covered. Molfetta - Calendano - Gravina - Diga - Tufara - Poggiorsini - Cavoni boasts the most elevation gain with 7,089 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Torre di Nebbia - Cave di Bauxite Murgetta Rosso, which will get you 2,080 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Alta Murgia National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 12 running trails in Alta Murgia National Park and the most popular is Lama le Grotte - Foresta Mercadante with an average 4.1 star rating from 23 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Alta Murgia National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 13 biking trails in Alta Murgia National Park and the most popular is Via Peuceta, Segment 4: Santeramo in Colle - Altamura with an average 4.4 star rating from 39 community reviews.