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Calanchi dell'Abbadessa – The Budriolo Sinkhole loop from Bologna

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Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

San Lazzaro Di Savena

Calanchi dell'Abbadessa – The Budriolo Sinkhole loop from Bologna

Hard

4.3

(3)

runners

Calanchi dell'Abbadessa – The Budriolo Sinkhole loop from Bologna

01:41

11.3km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

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91 m

Farneto Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Grotta del Farneto is one of the most well-known and important prehistoric settlements in the Bolognese area.
It can only be visited with a guided tour ( parks.it/parco.gessi.bolognesi/man.php )

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1.72 km

Gaibola Descent to Via Montebello

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This passage is mythical for those who know and have already walked the path that goes down to the Fantini house .... when you pass it you can not help …

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7.62 km

Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

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Gullies are a geomorphological phenomenon: clayey rocks (without vegetation) are eroded by rainwater. Thus deep furrows are produced in the ground along the side of a mountain or a hill.

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9.99 km

The Buca di Budriolo is a deep blind valley, formed near extremely inclined chalky layers, a natural wonder. From here, you will be able to enjoy a spectacular panorama from the opposite side of the hole.

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11.2 km

Casa Fantini Trail

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Casa Fantini is the point of arrival (or departure) of a path that leads near the cave and then climbs to rejoin the Via di Gaibola. Doing it uphill is …

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

2.95 km

2.21 km

595 m

325 m

Surfaces

7.55 km

2.03 km

1.05 km

461 m

247 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Calanchi dell'Abbadessa – The Budriolo Sinkhole loop from Bologna

Farneto Cave

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Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

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