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Via del Genio Hairpin Bends – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Crespellano

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Via del Genio Hairpin Bends – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Crespellano

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Via del Genio Hairpin Bends – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Crespellano

03:42

57.3km

610m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.8 km for 72 m

After 34.5 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.9 km

Via del Genio Hairpin Bends

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Via del Genio is a narrow secondary street that from Via di Casaglia, a stone's throw from the city centre, climbs steeply up the Osservanza hill. Its 22 hairpin bends …

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26.3 km

Panoramic view from Via Cavaioni

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A beautiful breathtaking view.

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27.3 km

View of Casaglia

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A beautiful breathtaking view

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28.9 km

View of Bologna from Via Casaglia

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Beautiful climb that leads to the sanctuary of San Luca, less important than the climb from Zaragoza but challenging. The view is beautiful and can be enjoyed by climbing up to San Luca, or by continuing along the hills.

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32.5 km

Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke

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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 …

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37.4 km

Basilica of San Petronio

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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 …

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37.6 km

Piazza Maggiore

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Piazza Maggiore, also known as Piazza Grande thanks to the famous song by Lucio Dalla, is the main square of the city of Bologna.
The square is framed by buildings …

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41.8 km

Bologna–Casalecchio di Reno Cycle Path

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Quiet cycle path away from traffic (some cycle crossings on the crossroads). The only downside is that it's a bit narrow. Considering the discreet flow of pedestrians that crosses it, …

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57.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

17.5 km

2.96 km

902 m

562 m

283 m

239 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

6.58 km

3.20 km

507 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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Via del Genio Hairpin Bends – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Crespellano

Via del Genio Hairpin Bends

Panoramic view from Via Cavaioni

View of Casaglia

View of Bologna from Via Casaglia

Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke

Basilica of San Petronio

Piazza Maggiore

Bologna–Casalecchio di Reno Cycle Path

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