Italy · Hiking

Guided Hike in the Gravina of Castellaneta Excursionist Level

4 Hours Round trip from Castellaneta Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Guided hike in the Gravina di Castellaneta
  • 02 Explore one of the deepest canyons in Apulia
  • 03 Panoramic views over the Gravina
  • 04 Visit a rupestrian settlement
  • 05 Walk to and cross the stone bridge of Santa Lucia
  • 06 Descend to the bottom of the canyon
  • 07 Possible view of the Talvo River in flood season
  • 08 Approximate route length of 5 km

Discover the dramatic landscapes of the Gravina di Castellaneta on a guided hiking experience through one of Apulia’s deepest canyons. Walk scenic trails surrounded by rocky cliffs and Mediterranean nature as your guide introduces the area’s natural and cultural heritage.

Along the route, enjoy panoramic views over the Gravina, visit a rupestrian settlement, and follow a nature path to the stone bridge of Santa Lucia. After crossing the bridge, descend to the canyon floor, where in flood season it is possible to touch the waters of the Talvo River, before a rest stop and the return to the starting point.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of the Gravina di Castellaneta on a guided hiking experience through one of Apulia’s deepest canyons.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

• Meeting with the guide in the Tamoil service station, in via Taranto, in Castellaneta (TA); • Start of the path to the discovery of one of the deepest canyons of Apulia; • Panoramic view of the Gravina; • Visit of a rupestrian settlement; • Nature path until reaching the stone bridge of Santa Lucia; • Crossing of the bridge; • Descent to the bottom of the Gravina where it is possible in the flood season to touch the waters of the Talvo River; • Rest stop; • Return to the starting point of the tour.Path length: 5km; Duration: 4h; Height difference: around 600m; Difficulty level: E*.

*E= Excursionist: Route on well visible trail, includes steep and exposed sections that are well marked and protected. Provides easy rock passages that do not require specific mountaineering knowledge

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local and certified tourist guide
  • Path of around 5km
  • Private visit of the Castellaneta’s canyon

What's Not Included

  • Meals not mentioned
  • All that was not mentioned in “The fee includes”

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Castellaneta, IT
Tour start
Castellaneta, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Castellaneta.

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