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Borgo Maggiore Tunnel – Galleria Borgo loop from San Marino
03:54
12.4km
490m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 1, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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336 m
Borgo Maggiore Tunnel
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Galleria Borgo
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A place full of charm and history, very useful for quickly and safely passing from the climb of "Strada Prima Gualdaria" to Borgo Maggiore near the cable car (or vice versa obviously).
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Borgo and Montale galleries
1928 - 1932
"The San Marino-Rimini international railway, built entirely at the expense of the Italian fascist administration between 1928 and 1932 following agreements regarding radio broadcasts and transport, saw the use of over 1000 workers for its construction.
The 32 kilometers of the route were soon completed with an average progress of 25 meters per day. The 17 tunnels are all located in San Marino territory.
The narrow gauge electric railway, to adapt to the steep terrain, was inaugurated on 12 June 1932. It ran on a single uphill and downhill line so it was necessary to build interchange stations.
In addition to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd class cars, there was a saloon car for heads of state and illustrious guests.
Despite its neutrality, San Marino was bombed and invaded. The railway, seriously damaged by the English bombing of 26 June 1944, made its final run the following month to transport evacuees from Rimini.
During the years of conflict, the galleries were also equipped to provide hospitality to the over 100,000 Italians who asked for refuge. In recent years the administration has been committed to the recovery of the tunnels and the route as a cycle-pedestrian path.
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San Marino Railway Tunnel
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750 m
Montalbo Tunnel
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3.02 km
Steep Root Trail with Rope Assistance
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3.39 km
The Canepa Waterfalls
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11.5 km
Old Railway Tunnel
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Piazza della Chiesa, San Marino
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12.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.54 km
3.13 km
2.36 km
2.13 km
212 m
Surfaces
4.99 km
3.91 km
1.71 km
866 m
656 m
239 m
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Elevation
Highest point (520 m)
Lowest point (190 m)
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