Ponte sull'Idice – Gaibola Bike Trail loop from Ozzano dell'Emilia

Ponte sull'Idice – Gaibola Bike Trail loop from Ozzano dell'Emilia

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Ponte sull'Idice – Gaibola Bike Trail loop from Ozzano dell'Emilia

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62.4km

1,240m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa

IT4050012 - SIC-ZPS - Contrafforte Pliocenico

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.64 km

Ponte sull'Idice

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Ponte sull'Idice, very beautiful panorama, luxuriant vegetation.

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8.57 km

Gaibola Bike Trail

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Calling a cycle path that starts with ramps at 20% on dirt and then becomes a single track is not exactly wise, yet the signs suggest this, certainly feasible in …

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29.3 km

View of Monte delle Formiche

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From this path, not far from the town of Borgo Casola, in the heart of the Contrafforte Pliocenico nature reserve, you can see Mount Formiche and its sanctuary in the distance.

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31.6 km

Viewpoint

43.2 km

View of the Zena and Savena Valleys

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Beautiful secondary road between Botteghino di Zocca and Pianoro, panoramic and without traffic. From here you can enjoy excellent views of the first Apennines and the Gessi and Calanchi dell'Abbadessa Regional Park.

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49.5 km

The Seven Crossings of the Val di Zena

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Nice climb, best way to go up this hill with a MTB I found so far

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51.7 km

View of the Idice and Zena Valleys

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Classic stop with a green bench for those who want to rest ..... in fact, a lot of effort has been made from whatever direction you arrive .... the view …

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53.4 km

Gaibola Descent to Via Montebello

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This passage is mythical for those who know and have already walked the path that goes down to the Fantini house .... when you pass it you can not help …

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55.2 km

Wooden Bridge on the Gaibola Trail

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Small bridge that is found along a fun and easy path that connects via di Gaibola with via Montebello. If you descend from via di Gaibola coming from the south …

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62.4 km

End point

Train Station

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