Castel del Monte Bike Tour

Follow in the footsteps of King Frederick II and explore the surroundings of Castel del Monte on this bike tour. You'll learn about the history of this famous fortress and enjoy its enchanting natural environment.

Castel del Monte Bike Tour

After meeting in the parking lot of Castel del Monte at your chosen time, we will start the route around this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You can choose to take the tour on a standard bike or an electric bike. The route will be 18 kilometers long.

The tour begins around the border of Castel del Monte, a fortress built by order of Frederick II in 1240. The design features a combination of Romantic, Gothic and Islamic elements and interesting mathematical patterns. Your guide will share facts about the fortress, including the significance of the number eight in its facade.

Along the perimeter of the fortress, you will find places where the monarch hunted and see examples of trulli, the typical conical-roof houses of the Apulia region.

After three hours of riding, we will return to the starting point and the tour will end.