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Saragozza Gate – Meloncello Arch loop from Musiano - Pian di Macina

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Saragozza Gate – Meloncello Arch loop from Musiano - Pian di Macina

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Saragozza Gate – Meloncello Arch loop from Musiano - Pian di Macina

02:28

35.7km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.6 km for 74 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Saragozza Gate

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Surviving gate of the city walls, built in the 13th century and restored in the 19th century, with museum.

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15.5 km

Meloncello Arch

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The Arco del Meloncello (pordgh dèl Mlunzèl in Bologna) is an 18th century Rococo structure in Bologna, which forms a pedestrian portico on the street (hence an arch). It is …

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17.7 km

View of the Sanctuary of San Luca

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Once you reach the sanctuary of San Luca from the classic and more difficult side, the one with the famous Curva delle Orfanelle that begins under the Arco del Meloncello, …

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21.0 km

View of Bologna from Via Casaglia

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Beautiful climb that leads to the sanctuary of San Luca, less important than the climb from Zaragoza but challenging. The view is beautiful and can be enjoyed by climbing up to San Luca, or by continuing along the hills.

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22.7 km

View of Casaglia

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A beautiful breathtaking view

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23.7 km

Panoramic view from Via Cavaioni

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A beautiful breathtaking view.

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26.6 km

View of the Sabbiuno Calanchi

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A beautiful panoramic view

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35.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

6.80 km

1.49 km

369 m

190 m

172 m

115 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

1.28 km

1.28 km

419 m

369 m

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Sunday 30 August

33°C

20°C

5 %

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