Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 31, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12 m for 30 m

After 56.5 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.5 km

Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

Nature Reserve

19.7 km

Ruins of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta di Settefonti

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From the ruins of the church there is a path that is not suitable for MTB unless you want to do cycle mountaineering and carry your bike on your back. …

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21.2 km

Pillar of Blessed Lucia of Settefonti

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This pillar was erected by the heirs of a knight who miraculously returned from the crusades, who told the story of his vain youthful love. From this story was born …

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21.9 km

Via del Pilastrino viewpoint

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Via del Pilastrino is a historic panoramic dirt road that connects the towns of Ciagnano and Settefonti, within the Gessi Bolognesi and Calanchi del'Abbadessa Regional Park. Along the road, a …

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23.1 km

View of the Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

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40.5 km

Calanchi of Mercatale and Botteghino di Zocca

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Not far from the Idice River, this dirt road offers splendid views of the Mercatale and Botteghino di Zocca ravines. This is a typical landscape of the Bologna Pre-Apennines.

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47.9 km

View of the Gessi Bolognesi and the Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

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49.4 km

Forestazione urbana Fattoria del dono

Forest

52.6 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Savena Stream

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Bridge that crosses the stream and connects the Bolognese district of Savena with San Lazzaro di Savena.

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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

10.6 km

10.3 km

5.09 km

3.21 km

Surfaces

23.2 km

15.7 km

15.3 km

1.09 km

993 m

330 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 March

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7°C

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Ruins of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta di Settefonti

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