Bologna to Florence via the Acquerino Cantagallo Nature Reserve

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Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Bologna to Florence via the Acquerino Cantagallo Nature Reserve

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4.8

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riders

Bologna to Florence via the Acquerino Cantagallo Nature Reserve

09:31

138km

1,700m

Cycling

This itinerary takes you to discover the Reno valley and slowly climbs up to the highest point of the Tour in the Acquerino Cantagallo nature reserve. From here a steep descent quickly takes you to the city of Prato and then Florence. Some climbs in this Tour are quite short…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 122 km for 88 m

Waypoints

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26.2 km

Borgo di Panico and Stone Bridge over the Reno River

Highlight • Settlement

Contrary to popular belief, there is no panic in this village. In fact, it is a very quiet place overlooking the Reno river. The name "Panico" derives from a type …

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52.7 km

Rocchetta Mattei

Highlight • Castle

Erected in 1850 on commission of Count Cesare Mattei, an eccentric scholar, politician and self-taught doctor, founder of electro-homeopathy. The route gains altitude to admire small villages and remarkable views over the upper Reno valley

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87.3 km

Spedaletto Farmhouse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

From here you can admire the panorama of the Prato plain. You can relax and have a picnic on the lawn in front of the farmhouse, or you can taste …

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88.6 km

Acquerino Cantagallo Nature Reserve

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The Acquerino Cantagallo nature reserve is little known and this makes it a perfect place to be in contact with nature in complete tranquility. The beech and chestnut trees create …

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137 km

Arno River

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The Arno River is 241 kilometers long and is the second largest river in central Italy after the Tiber. Its source, also called "Capo d'Arno," is located at 1,358 meters …

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138 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.3 km

30.8 km

7.83 km

6.85 km

6.30 km

5.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

102 km

21.9 km

11.8 km

1.60 km

604 m

221 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

13°C

60 %

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Comments

June 6, 2022,Etappe 1 - Auf Tausend Meter hoch und runter nach Florenz

All backgrounds included. Slow climb, but also steep in parts. Luckily partly in the shade, on cloudy days or in the forest. Lots of unused side roads.
After 70 km it was done. Then a truly fast 10km descent and then another 40 sunny flat kilometers.
Of course, we headed for an ice cream parlor before we reached our destination.

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September 20, 2023,Von Sondelfingen nach Rom - Tag 8 - Von Sasso Marconi nach Florenz

The first 10 km were very stressful, as the EV7 was driven directly on a busy federal highway. After the junction away from it, the traffic was actually pretty much over until the other side of the Apennines. Just the occasional car or truck. On the way I met a couple of cyclists from Germany who were also on their …

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July 31, 2025,Sasso Marconi - Florenz

A very beautiful but incredibly strenuous tour. After 10km of being on the "del sole" cycle path, it was a lovely ride. The terrain was a bit difficult at times, being bumpy, and the climbs were tough... but you knew that beforehand. After the summit, you roll easily towards Florence, but then you have to endure 20km of suburban traffic. …

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April 21, 2023,Auf dem EV 7 mit dem Reiserad vom Gardasee nach Neapel Tag 3

Today was a wonderful, but very strenuous tour with many very steep climbs, some of them on gravel.
Interrupted by a violent thunderstorm.
We waited for this in safe cover.
Also lighter rain showers again and again.. We were compensated by the great landscape of Tuscany...
Now we are looking forward to sunny days...
105 km a good 1500 m …

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August 29, 2023

This itinerary takes you to discover the Reno valley and slowly climbs up to the highest point of the Tour in the Acquerino Cantagallo nature reserve. From here a steep descent quickly takes you to the city of Prato and then Florence. Some climbs in this Tour are quite short but steep, so I advise you

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April 3, 2025

Hi Ellie nice to meet you :-)
This tour, which we would like to do calmly enjoying it in 2 days, is it also suitable for gravel bikes?
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Thanks and happy biking
Nik

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