Parco dei Cedri loop from Bologna San Ruffillo

Parco dei Cedri loop from Bologna San Ruffillo

Hard

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177

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Parco dei Cedri loop from Bologna San Ruffillo

03:26

54.4km

710m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12 m for 30 m

After 54.4 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.64 km

Parco dei Cedri

Highlight • Natural

Park on the border between Bologna and San Lazzaro di Savena. It can be reached by following route 2 of the Bolognese cycle paths.
The Savena river passes next to …

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7.51 km

Ozzano Emilia to Bologna City Center Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Very quiet road leading to beautiful fields full of sunflowers 🌻

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11.6 km

Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

Nature Reserve

19.9 km

Ruins of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta di Settefonti

Highlight • Historical Site

From the ruins of the church there is a path that is not suitable for MTB unless you want to do cycle mountaineering and carry your bike on your back. …

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21.4 km

Pillar of Blessed Lucia of Settefonti

Highlight • Monument

This pillar was erected by the heirs of a knight who miraculously returned from the crusades, who told the story of his vain youthful love. From this story was born …

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22.1 km

Via del Pilastrino viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Via del Pilastrino is a historic panoramic dirt road that connects the towns of Ciagnano and Settefonti, within the Gessi Bolognesi and Calanchi del'Abbadessa Regional Park. Along the road, a …

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23.3 km

View of the Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

Highlight • Viewpoint

39.9 km

Calanchi of Mercatale and Botteghino di Zocca

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not far from the Idice River, this dirt road offers splendid views of the Mercatale and Botteghino di Zocca ravines. This is a typical landscape of the Bologna Pre-Apennines.

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50.4 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Savena Stream

Highlight • Bridge

It is a "border" bridge because it actually connects Bologna (Parco de cedri) with San Lazzaro (Parco della Resistenza). Tactical because from the Parco dei Cedri it allows you to …

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54.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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