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Gaibola Bike Trail – Ponte sull'Idice loop from Bologna Zanolini

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Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Gaibola Bike Trail – Ponte sull'Idice loop from Bologna Zanolini

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3.4

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Gaibola Bike Trail – Ponte sull'Idice loop from Bologna Zanolini

03:25

53.5km

750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 15, 2026

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Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.3 km

The Seven Crossings of the Val di Zena

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice climb, best way to go up this hill with a MTB I found so far

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20.5 km

View of the Idice and Zena Valleys

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Classic stop with a green bench for those who want to rest ..... in fact, a lot of effort has been made from whatever direction you arrive .... the view …

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21.1 km

Gaibola Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Calling a cycle path that starts with ramps at 20% on dirt and then becomes a single track is not exactly wise, yet the signs suggest this, certainly feasible in …

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26.3 km

Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

Nature Reserve

28.9 km

Calanchi of Mercatale and Botteghino di Zocca

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Not far from the Idice River, this dirt road offers splendid views of the Mercatale and Botteghino di Zocca ravines. This is a typical landscape of the Bologna Pre-Apennines.

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36.5 km

Via del Pilastrino viewpoint

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Via del Pilastrino is a historic panoramic dirt road that connects the towns of Ciagnano and Settefonti, within the Gessi Bolognesi and Calanchi del'Abbadessa Regional Park. Along the road, a …

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37.7 km

Trail through the Gessi Bolognesi Calanchi

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Panoramic, with sections immersed in the vegetation. There is a gate that must be opened and closed after passing. At a certain point the path becomes narrower and more leaning. The climb becomes technical and may require push sections

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43.0 km

Ponte sull'Idice

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Ponte sull'Idice, very beautiful panorama, luxuriant vegetation.

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48.1 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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53.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

14.9 km

6.34 km

4.45 km

2.53 km

599 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

14.5 km

13.2 km

850 m

353 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 April

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The Seven Crossings of the Val di Zena

View of the Idice and Zena Valleys

Gaibola Bike Trail

Calanchi of Mercatale and Botteghino di Zocca

Via del Pilastrino viewpoint

Trail through the Gessi Bolognesi Calanchi

Ponte sull'Idice

Wooden Bridge Over the Savena Stream

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