Attractions around Sasso Marconi

The Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca is a wonderful place in all seasons. It offers a 360 ° view of the surrounding landscape, which extends from the Alps … read more

Almost 360 ° panoramic view, if you don't want to work too hard to go up, use the paved road, then get off the singletrack. Made with 90s mtb without … read more

Wonderful panoramic views, worth seeing and admiring. You reach the summit through a trek through the scents of wild broom and jasmine on a gravel pavement.

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I would say that the official Walther Vignoli route of the Navile canal begins at Castel Maggiore and ends in the Park of Villa Angeletti, in Bologna. Better to have … read more

Bridge closed for work. Prohibition of transit for cyclists and pedestrians 29/10/2021

The entrance to the Grotta della Spipola, located at an altitude of 135 m on the bottom of the sinkhole of the same name, is largely artificial: it was built … read more

It seems to enter a time gap with access to a rural area of another historical period. The city and its disturbing noises will be just a memory. Here you … read more

Monte delle Formiche, from which you can enjoy a beautiful view, owes its name to a curious phenomenon: around 8 September, the day of the feast of the Madonna, swarms … read more

The Abbey of Santa Maria di MonteveglioThe church, as the columns of its crypt reveal, is one of the oldest churches in the Bolognese diocese.
After a primitive hermitage, … read more

The basilica of San Petronio (Baṡéllica and San Ptròni in Bolognese) is the largest church in Bologna: it dominates the Piazza Maggiore opposite and, despite being largely unfinished, is one … read more

The Basilica of Santo Stefano is known as the complex of the "Seven Churches". The bishop of the city San Petronio, in the fifth century, had it built to leave a tangible sign of the passion of Christ.

Descent, with some climbs, suitable for everyone. The trail is wide enough to safely handle crossings with other bikes and hikers. The route is always accessible in rain, light snow … read more

I imagine that the sinkhole is the super steep that is halfway along the path on the Gessi that passes over via Gaibola. The trail itself is really beautiful because … read more

The Grotta del Farneto represents one of the best known and most important prehistoric settlements in the Bolognese area.
It is possible to visit it only through a guided tour (parks.it/parco.gessi.bolognesi/man.php) read more

Suggestive landscape (clay quarry?)

Casa Fantini is the point of arrival (or departure) of a path that leads near the cave and then climbs to rejoin the Via di Gaibola. Doing it uphill is … read more

Typical extensive park, which maintains the fundamental characteristics of the traditional hilly landscape: meadows interrupted by rows of fruit trees, hedges, wooded areas, beautiful views over Bologna, Rastignano, the Savena … read more

...- "In the eighteenth century the Sampieri marquises built a prestigious representative villa in Casalecchio, integrated with a large park, which Stendhal called" the Bois de Boulogne of Bologna. "According … read more

The basilica is dedicated to St. Petronius, patron saint of the city of Bologna, consecrated bishop of the city in the 5th century. It is the world's largest brick church. … read more