Madonna dei Fornelli – Scenic Viewpoint loop from San Benedetto Val di Sambro

Mountain biking trails

Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

San Benedetto Val Di Sambro

Madonna dei Fornelli – Scenic Viewpoint loop from San Benedetto Val di Sambro

Moderate

4.6

(9)

riders

Madonna dei Fornelli – Scenic Viewpoint loop from San Benedetto Val di Sambro

02:28

27.6km

670m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Monte dei Cucchi, Pian di Balestra

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.99 km

View of the Apennine Mountains from Monte Galletto

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just below the wind turbines of Monte Galletto, always maintaining the path of the Via degli Dei, there is a sign indicating all the mountains of the Apennines that can be seen from this wonderful panoramic point.

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3.59 km

Madonna dei Fornelli

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Great effort but a lot of satisfaction

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4.69 km

Wind Organ and Wind Turbines of Monte Galletto

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beautiful dirt path-white road that crosses, a spectacular panorama

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5.39 km

Passo Due Croci – Via degli Dei Wind Turbine Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful stretch of the via degli Dei: you ride on dirt roads in the middle of nature.

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6.81 km

Mappamondo of San Benedetto Val di Sambro

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Crossing point of the Via degli Dei

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17.2 km

View of Monte Pale and Wind Turbine

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.7 km

Scenic Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

great vantage point

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20.9 km

Ruins

27.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

3.44 km

2.51 km

522 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

10.4 km

3.30 km

2.22 km

623 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

7°C

5°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 17, 2021,Venere Trail

Wide-ranging All Mountain tour that winds in the area of Monte Venere and Monte Galletto, crossing the Via degli Dei in several points and crossing characteristic villages and mountain villages such as Le Croci, Cedrecchia, Zaccanesca, Belpoggio and Gabbiano. On clear days it is possible to admire a beautiful panorama over the Savena, Sambro and Setta valleys, up to the …

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July 28, 2024,Venere Trail

Don't do it in the middle of summer, it's better for you to do it electric, but the ride is beautiful, some sections of vdd and then trail in the woods and up at breakneck speed

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May 18, 2024,18.05.2024 Venere Trail (Monzuno - San Benedetto VDS)

Beautiful loop, many sections immersed in the woods 😊 today was a wonderful day, ideal weather and temperature 🤩

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May 2, 2025,Venere trail nuovo

Finally a mud-free e-mtb ride following the Boligna Montana Bike Arena track on the Venere trail starting from Monzuno. A varied and never predictable route. Asphalt, gravel roads, views, single tracks to watch out for and the Landart of Bologna Montana Art Trail.
To be done calmly dedicating the right amount of time to photos and chats with walkers on …

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