Hop on our e-bike and explore the green hills of Bologna in an eco-freindly and fun way! Our tour will take you to the most fascinanting parks of the city and then to the top of the hills, the perfect place to enjoy the riveting views of Bologna's roofs. 

35 km – total climb rise 700 m

Road base: 70% tarmac, 30% gravel/dirt

Paved route accessible all year

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Description

The meeting point of the tour is our agency, BikeinBO, set at a short walk from Bologna train station. We'll soon head for Porta Castiglione, where we’ll start pedaling uphill across different parks like Giardini Margherita, the most popular park in Bologna, Parco di Villa Ghigi and then Parco Cavaioni. From this height, among vineyards, olive trees and woods, you will have the first chance to observe Bologna from above, as well as the Padana plain and the Reno river valley. Upon request, it’s possible to organize a refreshment stop in the park.

The most trained and experienced of you at this point can take a challenging dirt road that crosses Talon Park and its famous sluice, Chiusa di Casalecchio di Reno, or choose the easier way back through Via di Casaglia. At the end of the tour, if some time is left we can also ride up to the Sanctuary of San Luca, set on the Guardia hill.

Dress code:
Sport and comfortable clothing. Patched trousers, cycling gloves, sunglasses and light jacket are suggested

Technical advice:
Bring a backpack for the jacket, water and food bars
Before the tour please nourish yourself with light and energizing products.

Note:
Itinerary, distance and total rise can be changed last minute in order to guarantee the safety of the group

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Highlights

The sequence and the number of visited highlights may be subject of last -minute changes

• 1
  

  Giardini Margherita

  Park

• 2
  

  Villa Ghigi

  Historical building