Suviana Dam – Lake Suviana loop from Bargi

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Suviana Dam – Lake Suviana loop from Bargi

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Suviana Dam – Lake Suviana loop from Bargi

01:35

21.8km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 30, 2026

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Laghi di Suviana e Brasimone

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2.63 km

Suviana Dam

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The Suviana Dam is a dam built in 1927 on the Limentra River. Its main function is to supply the city of Bologna and the surrounding areas with water, but it is also an important tourist spot thanks to its scenic beauty and the possibility of practicing water sports and fishing.

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2.76 km

Lake Suviana

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The Lake Suviana is the largest artificial basin in the metropolitan city of Bologna and one of the largest in Emilia-Romagna. Located in the Bolognese Apennines at about 400 meters above sea level, it was formed in the early 1930s following the construction of a 90-meter-high dam for hydroelectric power generation. Today it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region for relaxation, swimming, and outdoor activities.

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3.26 km

Lakeside Picnic Area at Lake Suviana

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3.45 km

Lakeside Picnic Area

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superb place with tables and barbecue to eat or even bivouac. simple lake access for swimming in summer

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3.70 km

Suviana Lake

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Lake Suviana is an artificial lake located in the Bolognese Apennines, formed following the construction of a 91.5 meter high dam, begun in 1928 and completed in 1932. The basin is mainly fed by the eastern Limentra stream

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