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Bologna
Castel Maggiore

Meloncello Arch – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Trebbo di Reno

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Italy
Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
Castel Maggiore

Meloncello Arch – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Trebbo di Reno

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Meloncello Arch – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Trebbo di Reno

01:59

30.4km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.7 km for 157 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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10.0 km

Meloncello Arch

Highlight • Monument

The Arco del Meloncello (pordgh dèl Mlunzèl in Bologna) is an 18th century Rococo structure in Bologna, which forms a pedestrian portico on the street (hence an arch). It is …

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12.2 km

From here begin the iconic three hundred steps that lead steeply to the highest point of the San Pellegrino Park in Bologna. The park area, covering a total of 27 …

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14.5 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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17.6 km

Basilica di San Luca

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Beautiful tour on the Bolognese hills

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17.7 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

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Something to do when you're in the area, it's a change from the city.

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17.7 km

View of the Sanctuary of San Luca

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Once you reach the sanctuary of San Luca from the classic and more difficult side, the one with the famous Curva delle Orfanelle that begins under the Arco del Meloncello, …

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18.0 km

Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke

Highlight • Religious Site

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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21.5 km

Certosa Monumental Cemetery

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The monumental cemetery of the Certosa is among the largest in Europe. Inside there are sculptures and frescoes and due to its artistic richness it has become a UNESCO World …

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30.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.8 km

11.2 km

1.82 km

293 m

225 m

112 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

1.65 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

34°C

25°C

53 %

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