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Castel del Monte from Masseria del Castello

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Castel del Monte from Masseria del Castello

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Castel del Monte from Masseria del Castello

00:52

3.09km

60m

Hiking

Embark on an easy hike to the iconic Castel del Monte, a journey that takes you through the distinctive landscapes of Alta Murgia National Park. This route covers 1.9 miles (3.1 km) with a gentle elevation gain of 192 feet (59 metres), making it suitable for all fitness levels. As…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia

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1.65 km

Castel del Monte

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Inside the Alta Murgia National Park (which houses the last example of the Mediterranean steppe present in Italy), the dry stone buildings which, during the transhumance, served as a shelter …

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3.09 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.54 km

1.15 km

294 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.48 km

675 m

442 m

386 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Friday 10 July

34°C

21°C

21 %

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May 18, 2022,🇮🇹 Castel del Monte [UNESCO Welterbe]

"The Castel del Monte (originally castrum Sancta Maria de Monte) is a building from the time of the Staufer emperor Friedrich II. in Apulia in south-eastern Italy. The castle was built from 1240 to around 1250, but probably never completed. The interior design in particular is apparently not been finished.
Castel del Monte has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site …

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October 6, 2024,Castel del Monte

It's definitely worth a tour!
Don't be annoyed if the parking costs €5: Shuttle bus to the castle is included and supervised!
Entry is free on the first Sunday of the month.

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October 11, 2024,Castel del Monte

Visited the widely visible Castel del Monte during a flyby

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September 22, 2025,Wanderung

A great day trip to Castel del Monte.
The castle is a building dating back to the time of Hohenstaufen Emperor Frederick II in Apulia, southeastern Italy.
The octagonal structure with its eight octagonal towers is characterized by the mystical significance of the number 8.
The castle was built between 1240 and 1250.
It has been a UNESCO World Heritage …

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