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San Luca Ascent – Portico di San Luca loop from University of Bologna

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Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

San Luca Ascent – Portico di San Luca loop from University of Bologna

Moderate

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518

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San Luca Ascent – Portico di San Luca loop from University of Bologna

03:59

14.5km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.53 km

Archaeological Site

2.59 km

The Two Towers of Bologna

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, fenced in

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2.75 km

Piazza Maggiore

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.80 km

Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Place of historical, cultural and architectural interest

Piazza Maggiore, 6, 40124 Bologna BO
app.bolognawelcome.com/it/experiences/300685/Visita-alla-Torre-dell-Orologio-e-alle-Collezioni-Comunali-d-Arte
0516583111

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4.11 km

Saragozza Gate

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Surviving gate of the city walls, built in the 13th century and restored in the 19th century, with museum.

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5.18 km

Portico di San Luca: From Porta Saragozza to Sanctuary of San Luca

Highlight • Monument

The longest porticoed path in Italy, a pilgrimage to San Luca that is an absolute must

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5.79 km

San Luca Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca can be reached via this very steep road, the most direct route from Porta Saragozza (south-west of Bologna) to Colle della Guardia. …

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7.40 km

Portico di San Luca

Highlight • Monument

The world's longest covered arcade at 4km long with 666 arches!

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9.14 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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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

3.89 km

3.11 km

1.34 km

663 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

3.62 km

533 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

28°C

17°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2024,🇮🇹 Bologna: Walk to San Luca

In hot Italy - in vibrant Bologna. Today we walked to the Santuario di San Luca with 30+ degree Celsius. Luckily there are nice porticos - so most of the walk is in the shades. No kidding, I was sweating just standing. Needless to say - carry enough water - there is also a water fountain at the santuario (besides …

July 13, 2025,da stazione centrale a San Luca

This walk was a testing ground for the shoes I'll be wearing next Sunday for the Via degli Dei. San Luca is a classic that can never be missed, you measure yourself precisely. Unfortunately, when it was time to return, it started to rain, so we went back down the porticoes instead of going down the 300 steps.

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August 4, 2023,Bologna 4.8.

I picked the perfect day! Cloudy, no rain and 26°.... I wouldn't have done this route if it was sunshine and 30° 🥵

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March 2, 2025,From the Santiario of San Luca to Bologna central station

You can do this as an out-and-back from Bologna (recommend to start in Piazza Maggiore) even in bad weather as most of the hike all the way up to the sanctuary is in an open covered gallery/walkway... you could also take a train out to Casechio di Reno and hike up the hill (proper footwear !) and then down to …

June 18, 2025,Tag 1 Bologne

First, I took the train from San Marino to Bologna in the morning.

I went hiking in Bologna.

The long walk through the arcades to the Basilica of San Luca was impressive. Great view over the city!

My approximately two-week vacation begins.

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June 25, 2022,Bologna und die Arkaden Portici per San Luca

It turned out a little longer than planned. But through the arcades, you can also go up in the sun.

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San Luca Ascent – Portico di San Luca loop from University of Bologna

The Two Towers of Bologna

Piazza Maggiore

Clock Tower

Saragozza Gate

Portico di San Luca: From Porta Saragozza to Sanctuary of San Luca

San Luca Ascent

Portico di San Luca

Meloncello Arch

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