Lake of the Beavers – Parco dei Cedri loop from Bologna

Bike touring routes & trails

Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

San Lazzaro Di Savena

Lake of the Beavers – Parco dei Cedri loop from Bologna

Easy

4.1

(14)

125

riders

Lake of the Beavers – Parco dei Cedri loop from Bologna

01:32

26.4km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.95 km

Lake of the Beavers

Highlight • Lake

I don't know why it's called that since there are no beavers in the area. The lake is for sport fishing, but it is also an idyllic place for walking …

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13.2 km

View of the Church of San Lorenzo, Farneto

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.2 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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17.3 km

Parco dei Cedri

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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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26.4 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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26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

6.73 km

1.26 km

148 m

144 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

529 m

480 m

200 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

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Comments

April 2, 2025,Lago dei Castori – salita Botteghino di Zocca giro ad anello con partenza da San Lazzaro di Savena

Bologna and surroundings day 1: took a tour in Val di Zena, along the torrent of the same name for long stretches, you can see the destruction caused by the torrent with the latest flood 😢. However, you can see some beautiful hills, which are blooming. I take the climb to Botteghino di Zocca 😫😵‍💫... Luckily the battery is charged …

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