Murgia Bike Tour

On this bike tour of Murgia, we'll combine sport and tourism and enjoy the nature of the Apulia region. We'll cycle through the landscapes of this plateau and visit the famous castle of Garagnone.

Murgia Bike Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at Strada Provinciale 230, next to the Poggiorsini gas station. We'll hop on our bikes and start a biking tour to discover the beautiful landscapes of the Murgia region.

We'll start the bike tour in Murgia at Jazzo Filieri, an ancient sheepfold located at the foot of the Costone Murgiano hill. We'll admire the local vegetation and wildlife and discover the contrasts between the higher altitude areas and the plains.

During the tour, we will pass by platforms that were once used by U.S. military forces for testing launch weapons of mass destruction, operational until 1963, and discuss the connection to the Cold War.

Continuing along the Murgia plateau, we'll see farms and wheat fields until we reach the Rocca del Garagnone. The ruins of this fortress blend with the limestone of the peak, earning it the nickname of the 'invisible castle.' We will explain the history of this medieval fortress of Norman origin.

After a three-hour experience, we'll finish the bike tour at the starting point.