The castles of ancient Cilento – ring tour

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The castles of ancient Cilento – ring tour

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The castles of ancient Cilento – ring tour

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13.3km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco Nazionale Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.70 km

De Vargas Castle and Ala Pila Fountain

Highlight • Castle

Vatolla is a small hamlet in the municipality of Perdifumo, famous for its distinctive onion, a Slow Food Presidium. In the center of this village is the De Vargas Castle, …

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9.70 km

Rocca Cilento Castle

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The castle of Rocca Cilento, a fraction of the municipality of Lustra, probably dates back to the end of the 9th century in the Norman age. From here you dominate the whole valley, with breathtaking views and panoramas.

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11.5 km

Convent of San Francesco

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The convent's construction is believed to have taken place around the 15th century and is likely attributed to Saint Bernardino of Siena. Today, it is looked after by Franciscan friars …

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

2.37 km

713 m

< 100 m

Surfaces