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Gaibola Bike Trail – The Whale of Gorgognano loop from Bologna San Ruffillo

Gaibola Bike Trail – The Whale of Gorgognano loop from Bologna San Ruffillo

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Gaibola Bike Trail – The Whale of Gorgognano loop from Bologna San Ruffillo

03:11

45.4km

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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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 16.9 km for 159 m

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Train Station

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10.1 km

Wooden Bridge on the Gaibola Trail

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Small bridge that is found along a fun and easy path that connects via di Gaibola with via Montebello. If you descend from via di Gaibola coming from the south / Parco dei Gessi / calanchi you will find the entrance to the path in a semi-curve. It is indicated by the red / white symbol (at least at the moment) the coordinates should be (44.436121, 11.425985). The path then leads to via Montebello, so when you arrive on the gravel road, keep right and go down to the church of Pizzocalvo ..... at full throttle.

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11.5 km

Gaibola Bike Trail

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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 MBT, it is not suitable for gravel or racing bikes, some sections between the rocks you have to get off and push.

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13.6 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 is always satisfying with a view of the gullies and the Idice valley

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14.4 km

Sette Traverse Junction on Via Gaibola

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Another interesting crossroads ... it depends where you come from. If you come from the Val di Zena going left you go towards via Gaibola, if you go right you go towards a simple single track that takes you first to a beautiful view and then to the top of via Gaibola.

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16.8 km

View of the Calanchi on the Eremo Trail

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Beautiful ridge with gullies on both sides be careful when the clay soil is wet

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18.9 km

View of the Zena and Idice Valleys

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It can be reached by going up from the Zena valley (after Lake Castori 500m on the left there is a ford and then the challenging climb) or from Casola Canina which can be reached in turn from the "seven traverse" of the Zena valley or by climbing from Pizzocalvo / Gaibola. Panoramic and fascinating road. Get on and off with challenging climbs and descents that allow for significant speeds. Watch out for the grooves and "ditchers"

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26.8 km