This MTB route encapsulates the beauty of the views and historical memories of Brigandage in the Pollino National Park area. We pedal on the border between Calabria and Basilicata, with the possibility of going into the caves that were shelter for brigands, whose names are still engraved on the rock.

Remarkable natural sights are encountered along the way. From the scenic Serra Scorsillo on the border between the two regions, which offers breathtaking views of the Timpa di San Lorenzo, Mount Sellaro and the Gulf of Sibari, to the walls of the Timpa di Falconara, a climber’s paradise. And then again, continuing over meadows that were once high-altitude crops, we cross a beech and silver fir forest to reach the brigands’ cave at Timpa Vitelli.
On the way back to the town of Terranova di Pollino, an important stop is made at the picturesque Catusa spring.

Technical description:
The route does not include any particular technical passages, traveling mostly on fairly wide dirt roads. There is, however, a need for a fair amount of training, not so much because of the length of the route but because of its overall elevation gain.

Route type: loop
Length: 36 km
Height difference in ascent: 1000 m
Downhill elevation gain: 1000 m
Highest point: 1520 m
Lowest point: 700 m
Type of surface: dirt road

Technical tips:
Required technical MTB clothing, with windproof cape or jacket. Recommended to have a bike repair kit with you.
Several water springs are found along the way.

Municipality of departure: Newfoundland of Pollino
Place of departure: Newfoundland of Pollino
Municipality of arrival: Newfoundland of Pollino
Place of arrival: Newfoundland of Pollino

Recommended period:
April to November

Where to park:
Near the town of Terranova di Pollino

Useful links:
https://pollinoadventure.blog/