From Martina Franca to the State Reserve of the Oriental Murge.

From Martina Franca to the State Reserve of the Oriental Murge.

About 40 km on a ring route that from Martina Franca, Puglia, bring us to cross the State Reserve of the Oriental Murge. The trail is also suitable for beginners of cyclotourism because it flows mostly on asphalt and the climbs that you encounter are very sweet.

Just a few kilometers outside the center of Martina Franca you are in the open countryside, a silent and quiet landscape where nature takes over.
Once you reach Trasconi, turn right to cross the Statale 581 until reach the undergrowth.

At times vegetation invades the road with its shadows, but the path remains simple and enjoyable.
A long descent bring us to the provincial 53, then to the 56th and continues to descend along the SP57.

The only sound you can hear is the song of the birds. On the side of the road, fields and pastures, vineyards and farms flow. Once you arrive to Masseria Galeone there are only few kms to the return in Marina Franca.