Lago di Mercatale – Fortezza Albornoz loop from Piandimeleto

Lago di Mercatale – Fortezza Albornoz loop from Piandimeleto

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Lago di Mercatale – Fortezza Albornoz loop from Piandimeleto

03:23

73.2km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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12.0 km

Lago di Mercatale

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mercatale is beautifully situated below Sassocorvaro. Both worthwhile, both the view of the lake, and from below on the city is really worth seeing. If you are hungry, you should take the short detour to the town, because there are several trattorias near the striking fortress.

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12.9 km

Foglia Valley

Highlight (Segment) • River

A few hills and always beautiful along the river - in the Foglia Valley can cycle really well. Only up to Gallo it gets steeper again.

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34.0 km

Castel Cavallino

Highlight • Castle

The hamlet of Castel Cavallino is located north-west of Urbino, about halfway between Gadana and Schieti. It is located on the top of a hill from which you can see the Foglia valley below and all the surrounding hills. The central nucleus of the town consists of an ancient fortified village, built in that place due to its strategic position. Worth visiting is the Pieve di San Cassiano, an ancient Romanesque parish church not far from the hamlet.

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39.0 km

Fortezza Albornoz

Highlight • Historical Site

The origins of Urbino are ancient. The name probably derives from the Latin word Urvinum urvus (urvum is the curved handle of the plow). Urbino is one of the most important centers of the Italian Renaissance. Since 1998, the old town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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46.1 km

Montesoffio

Highlight • Settlement

The fraction or locality of Montesoffio is 4.81 kilometers from the same municipality of Urbino to which it belongs and immersed in the picturesque hills of Pesaro and Urbino. Along the way it is possible to find refreshment at the local pizzeria, a short distance away is the Valle del Vento Country House which produces organic products with zero-kilometer raw materials, as well as having a cellar of local wines and respectable craft beers.

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55.1 km

Urbania

Highlight • Settlement

Urbania is a small community in the Metauro Valley, known for its denim production. Therefore, the name "Valley of the Jeans" or "Blue Valley" was missed here. Since you most likely do not wear jeans, but tight cycling BIBs, a visit to the city center might be more exciting for you, where you can enjoy a coffee or strengthen yourself. If you want to eat: The area is known for its truffles. But to make sure you do not get too big a shock when you pay, you better order the black truffle ("scorzone"), not the white ones. ;)

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56.6 km