Rocca of Borgonovo Val Tidone – Rocca di Pianello Val Tidone loop from Castel San Giovanni

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Rocca of Borgonovo Val Tidone – Rocca di Pianello Val Tidone loop from Castel San Giovanni

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Rocca of Borgonovo Val Tidone – Rocca di Pianello Val Tidone loop from Castel San Giovanni

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49.7km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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784 m

Collegiata San Giovanni Battista, Castel San Giovanni

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The picture shows our group of pilgrims in the streets of the small town near the Church of San Giovanni Battista, a church from the 14th century with baroque portals and a crucifix by Giacomo del Maino from 1496.

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6.20 km

Rocca of Borgonovo Val Tidone

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Place of historical, architectural, cultural and tourist interest

Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 18, 29011 Borgonovo Val Tidone PC

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23.8 km

Castello di Castano

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Castle kept in excellent condition.

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29.6 km

Church of Arcello and Bell Tower Remains

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Few remains of the castle, in Val Tidone, remain, the lower part of the bell tower and the cellars of the current rectory. Two buildings are certainly interesting, a fundamental …

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33.8 km

Rocca di Pianello Val Tidone

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The Rocca di Pianello is believed to have been built towards the end of the fourteenth century, perhaps adapting a pre-existing 10th century fortress, destroyed by Federico Barbarossa in 1164. …

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34.0 km

Piazza della Rocca, Pianello Val Tidone

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The Rocca di Pianello Val Tidone is an imposing medieval fortress dating back to the 13th century. Built for defensive purposes, the fortress dominates the village with its massive walls …

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40.8 km

Castello di Castelnovo Val Tidone

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The castle of Castelnovo Val Tidone is a fortress built on the remains of a previous castle (hence the name "Castelnovo"). In 1155, the structure hosted Frederick Barbarossa, the famous …

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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

9.15 km

6.84 km

5.22 km

Surfaces