Monghidoro, a comune located in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region within the Metropolitan City of Bologna, is positioned on an Apennine ridge bordering Tuscany. This geographical setting provides a diverse landscape characterized by beech forests, chestnut groves, and the elevated terrain of the Alpe di Monghidoro. The region features numerous springs, ponds, and lakes, contributing to its natural appeal for outdoor activities. Monghidoro offers varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Monghidoro provides a range of outdoor activities for various interests. The area features more than 100 routes, with options for hiking, mountain biking, and cycling. For those exploring on foot, the Alpe di Monghidoro and La Martina Park offer starting points for numerous trails, including sections of the Via Mater Dei and Alta Via dei Parchi. Cyclists can find routes suitable for both road and mountain biking, with the Bologna Montana Bike Area (BOM.BA) providing dedicated trails for mountain bikers. More than 9,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Monghidoro, resulting in an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars for the available routes. To explore specific activities, refer to guides such as Hiking around Monghidoro, MTB Trails around Monghidoro, and Cycling around Monghidoro.
111
Routes
4.5
(333)
Average rating
2956
People visited

4.8
(12)
43
hikers
8.89km
03:22
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

1
hikers
6.45km
02:08
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
13.0km
04:29
590m
590m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

20.1km
07:07
1,080m
1,080m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.5
(2)
10
riders
29.3km
02:12
730m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
40
riders
57.4km
04:10
1,240m
1,240m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
riders
13.0km
01:24
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
6.32km
00:38
230m
230m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

29.4km
02:46
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
39.6km
03:01
980m
980m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
18.3km
01:48
620m
620m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
5
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.7
(44)
637
riders
53.9km
02:27
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

46
riders
154km
07:35
2,100m
2,100m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
26
riders
54.0km
03:04
1,170m
1,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
riders
74.2km
04:49
2,150m
2,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.7
(48)
365
riders
18.1km
02:18
820m
820m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.6
(28)
181
riders
41.6km
04:49
1,430m
1,430m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(14)
102
riders
31.1km
02:48
900m
900m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(7)
50
riders
33.7km
03:33
1,170m
1,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(2)
138
runners
26.1km
04:10
1,280m
1,290m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
19
runners
14.8km
02:00
560m
560m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

12
runners
7.45km
01:04
300m
300m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

8
runners
16.0km
02:19
550m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Monghidoro offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 150 routes. These activities allow exploration of diverse landscapes, from beech forests to historic sites.
Hiking opportunities are abundant, with trails starting from the Alpe di Monghidoro and La Martina Park. These areas provide access to marked trails and scenic panoramas. Hikers can also explore sections of larger routes like the Via Mater Dei and the Alta Via dei Parchi. For more details, see the Hiking around Monghidoro guide.
Monghidoro is well-equipped for mountain biking, with trails suitable for various skill levels. The Alpe di Monghidoro and the broader Bologna Montana Bike Area (BOM.BA) are prime locations. There are at least 13 mountain biking trails, including popular ones like "Lockdown" and "Otto." More information is available in the MTB Trails around Monghidoro guide.
The region offers various cycling routes for touring, road cycling, and gravel biking. Some routes are described as hard bike rides requiring good fitness, covering both paved and unpaved surfaces. Guides like Cycling around Monghidoro and Road Cycling Routes around Monghidoro provide specific options.
Triton's Park (also known as Triton's Adventures Park) on Mount Oggioli offers an adventure park experience with a picnic area. This provides a structured outdoor fun option for families. Additionally, many trails are suitable for varying skill levels, allowing families to find appropriate routes.
Monghidoro's landscape features diverse ecosystems, including beech forests, ferns, coniferous forests, and chestnut groves. The Alpe di Monghidoro offers expansive beech forests and spectacular views. The region also has numerous springs, ponds, wetlands, and the Passeggere lakes, contributing to its biodiversity.
Traces of a Roman road, Flaminia minor, can still be found near Mount Oggioli. The area also features ancient mills along the Savena stream, providing a glimpse into past activities. The town itself has a rich history, once known as "Scaricalasino" due to muleteers unloading goods.
The Alpe di Monghidoro area is home to a wide variety of wildlife. This includes deer, roe deer, wild boar, fox, hare, badger, and wolves. Birdwatchers can spot jays, great tits, woodpeckers, hawks, and owls.
Monghidoro is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars. There are over 150 routes recorded in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Monghidoro, including Hiking around Monghidoro, MTB Trails around Monghidoro, and Cycling around Monghidoro. Other guides cover road cycling, running, gravel biking, and traffic-free bike rides.
Official tourist information for Monghidoro can be found on the Appennino Bolognese website. The official website is https://www.bolognamontana.it/monghidoro or https://www.appenninobolognese.net. The Tourist Information Office (IAT Monghidoro) can be reached at +39 331 4430004.
Yes, Monghidoro is interwoven with trails that are part of larger routes. These include the Via Mater Dei and the Alta Via dei Parchi. These routes offer opportunities for extended excursions through the Apennine landscape.

