Villa Massei – Calanchi dell'Abbadessa loop from Sede UniBo di Ozzano dell'Emilia

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Villa Massei – Calanchi dell'Abbadessa loop from Sede UniBo di Ozzano dell'Emilia

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Villa Massei – Calanchi dell'Abbadessa loop from Sede UniBo di Ozzano dell'Emilia

04:02

13.9km

330m

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: August 4, 2026

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Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

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3.61 km

Church of Sant'Andrea

Highlight • Religious Site

The church stands in via Sant'Andrea, near the Flaminia Minor, between the Centonara torrent and the small valley of the Ciagnano river, where it is possible to see the ridge of the Badessa pass, culminating in the relief of Monte Arlingo. The church belongs to an agricultural context, far from the town and is located on an island of tall trees on a vast landscape of cultivated fields at the foot of the hills. The hall is part of an architectural complex of buildings linked to religious activity, which develops in the rear part with a C-shaped trend towards the north-west. In addition to the rectory and the sacristy, to the north there is a two-storey building used as a residence, now in a state of abandonment, and two warehouses which are now unusable.
For further information: beweb.chiesacattolica.it/houses/house/65048/Ozzano+dell%27Emilia+%28BO%29+%7C+Chiesa+di+Sant%27Andrea

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3.83 km

Villa Massei

Highlight • Historical Site

4.65 km

Calanchi of the Abbess

Highlight • Natural

5.29 km

View of the Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Calanchi dell'Abbadessa are suggestive clay formations, shaped by erosion over the centuries, which create a barren landscape characterized by steep ridges and valleys. The site offers numerous hiking trails, perfect for nature lovers and trekking, allowing you to explore this particular natural environment rich in biodiversity and enjoy beautiful views of the Emilian countryside.

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7.09 km

View of the Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful panoramic point that can also be reached by car.

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7.95 km

Oratorio di Santa Maria delle Grazie

Highlight • Religious Site

The Oratory of Santa Maria delle Grazie was built in 1677.
Originally dependent on the Church of San Donato di Cignano, destroyed during the last war and once located a short distance away, the oratory served as a parish church during the phases of reconstruction of the church during the eighteenth century.
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The building is set back from via del Pilastrino and is preceded by a gravel churchyard.

(Source: chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it/chieseitaliane/AccessoEsterno.do?mode=guest&type=auto&code=86133&Oratorio_di_Santa_Maria_delle_Grazie___Ozzano_dell%27Emilia)

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8.41 km

Badlands near Ciagnano

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The gullies near Ciagnano are an unmissable natural wonder. These unique geological phenomena with deep gorges and clay formations offer an impressive sight.

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