Grottaglie – Contrada Ulmo (Ceglie Messapica)
A 12-mile point-to-point route in Apulia, Italy.
- 12.0 mi
- one way
- 496 ft
- climb
- 1,107 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Grottaglie – Contrada Ulmo (Ceglie Messapica) is a 12-mile point-to-point route in Apulia, Italy. It runs between about 340 ft and 1,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Grottaglie, about 1.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Pizzuto and Monte Fellone. For camping, Giardini di Marzo is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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