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The best cycling routes in Bologna

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Cycling in Bologna is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Emilia-Romagna. So you can find your perfect Bologna bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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1. Bologna to Florence via the Acquerino Cantagallo Nature Reserve

138km

09:31

1,700m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.1

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138

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2. Visit to the Castello di Bentivoglio – loop tour from Bologna along the Navile

39.8km

02:21

90m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Val di Zena circuit

76.9km

05:00

720m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.1

(17)

151

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4. The Reno Cycle Path and the Porrettana - ring tour from Casalecchio

58.6km

03:53

550m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.9

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5. Between Cities and Castles - ring tour from Bologna to Minerbio

47.2km

02:43

80m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Gessi Bolognesi ed i Calanchi dell'Abbadessa – gravel loop tour

25.6km

01:51

290m

300m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Bologna to Florence via the passes of the Raticosa della Futa

114km

07:51

1,890m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Bolognese hills between the badlands of Montemaggiore and the Lavino stream - ring tour

42.4km

03:06

730m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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9. Valsellustra and the Sillaro Valley - ring tour from Castel San Pietro Terme

36.0km

02:40

580m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Bologna to Ferrara loop

124km

07:18

210m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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The best cycling routes in Bologna

1. Bologna to Florence via the Acquerino Cantagallo Nature Reserve

2. Visit to the Castello di Bentivoglio – loop tour from Bologna along the Navile

3. Val di Zena circuit

4. The Reno Cycle Path and the Porrettana - ring tour from Casalecchio

5. Between Cities and Castles - ring tour from Bologna to Minerbio

6. Gessi Bolognesi ed i Calanchi dell'Abbadessa – gravel loop tour

7. Bologna to Florence via the passes of the Raticosa della Futa

8. Bolognese hills between the badlands of Montemaggiore and the Lavino stream - ring tour

9. Valsellustra and the Sillaro Valley - ring tour from Castel San Pietro Terme

10. Bologna to Ferrara loop

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