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Meloncello Arch – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Valsamoggia

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Meloncello Arch – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Valsamoggia

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Meloncello Arch – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Valsamoggia

04:12

68.4km

560m

Cycling

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: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parco Regionale dell'Abbazia di Monteveglio (IT4050016 - SIC)

IT4050029 - SIC-ZPS - Boschi di San Luca e Destra Reno

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.56 km

Cycle path in Parco Regionale dell'Abbazia di Monteveglio

Highlight • Cycleway

26.3 km

Parco della Chiusa (Talon Park)

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Beautiful park in Casalecchio di Reno - the main street is asphalted and suitable for all types of bikes. From here it is possible to follow MTB routes both towards the San Luca hill and towards the Reno river.

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26.7 km

House of Ice

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Ladder barrier known as the "Ice House" so-called as it contains a surface spillway which, creating a surface current, allowed men suitably armed with a wooden rod reinforced with a …

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28.7 km

Bologna–Casalecchio di Reno Cycle Path

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Quiet cycle path away from traffic (some cycle crossings on the crossroads). The only downside is that it's a bit narrow. Considering the discreet flow of pedestrians that crosses it, …

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30.2 km

Meloncello Arch

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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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37.0 km

Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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37.1 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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37.4 km

Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke

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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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68.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

16.6 km

1.34 km

1.30 km

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.3 km

6.56 km

1.21 km

177 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Today

Thursday 2 July

30°C

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11 %

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Meloncello Arch – Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke loop from Valsamoggia

Cycle path in Parco Regionale dell'Abbazia di Monteveglio

Parco della Chiusa (Talon Park)

House of Ice

Bologna–Casalecchio di Reno Cycle Path

Meloncello Arch

Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

View of the Sanctuary of San Luca

Shrine of Our Lady of St. Luke

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