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Bologna Hills Trail (CAI Route 102)

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Bologna Hills Trail (CAI Route 102)

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Bologna Hills Trail (CAI Route 102)

09:04

27.7km

960m

Hiking

Scenic trail through Bologna's hills visiting old gypsum quarries and historic villas with San Luca views.

Last updated: September 16, 2025

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1.11 km

Entrance to the former gypsum quarry (Cava dei Gessi)

Highlight • Cave

A nice fresh breeze comes out of the quarry. Ideal for cooling off during the summer heat.

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6.86 km

View of San Luca

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10.2 km

View of Bologna and San Luca

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14.0 km

Palazzo de Rossi

Castle

14.5 km

Reno River

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16.7 km

Villa Panglossiona

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19th century villa

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16.8 km

Church of Santa Giustina of Montechiaro

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The church can be reached via a cobbled street. The entrance is preceded by a grassy churchyard; a stone sidewalk was built close to the facade in modern times. The …

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27.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

7.40 km

5.24 km

3.67 km

2.35 km

Surfaces

9.42 km

5.23 km

4.77 km

3.62 km

2.82 km

1.76 km

100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

28°C

16°C

62 %

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Bologna Hills Trail (CAI Route 102)

Entrance to the former gypsum quarry (Cava dei Gessi)

View of San Luca

View of Bologna and San Luca

Reno River

Villa Panglossiona

Church of Santa Giustina of Montechiaro

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