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: December 31, 2025

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Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

IT4050012 - SIC-ZPS - Contrafforte Pliocenico

La Martina, Monte Gurlano

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.96 km

MUV - Museum of Villanovan Civilization

Highlight • Historical Site

The Museum of Villanovan Civilization, also known as the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna, is an archaeological museum located in Bologna, Italy. It is dedicated to the Villanovan civilization, a …

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8.74 km

Parco dei Cedri

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Park on the border between Bologna and San Lazzaro di Savena. It can be reached by following route 2 of the Bolognese cycle paths.
The Savena river passes next to …

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8.83 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Savena Stream

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Bridge that crosses the stream and connects the Bolognese district of Savena with San Lazzaro di Savena.

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11.9 km

Zena Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

65.5 km

Monte Bibele Pass

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Geographically speaking, this Pass is not a real Pass, but the cycling community has well thought of considering it as such, and therefore, it has become one. The hand-made sign …

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83.6 km

Ford on the Zena stream

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Small ford on the Zena stream without great difficulty. However, it is better to avoid it in the rainy season, or to inquire in advance.

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84.2 km

Lake of the Beavers

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I don't know why it's called that since there are no beavers in the area. The lake is for sport fishing, but it is also an idyllic place for walking …

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87.0 km

Climb from Botteghino di Zocca to Casola Canina

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96.1 km

Forestazione urbana Fattoria del dono

Forest

106 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.5 km

13.9 km

4.22 km

2.70 km

369 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

97.0 km

8.05 km

692 m

136 m

Elevation

Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 1 January

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MUV - Museum of Villanovan Civilization

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