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Gypsum Cliffs Trail from Tossignano (L'Anello della Riva di San Biagio)

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Gypsum Cliffs Trail from Tossignano (L'Anello della Riva di San Biagio)

Hard

4.7

(48)

159

hikers

Gypsum Cliffs Trail from Tossignano (L'Anello della Riva di San Biagio)

06:30

17.4km

780m

Hiking

Gypsum cliffs trail through ancient caves and Roman ruins with sparkling crystalline paths.

Last updated: September 16, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.88 km for 1.63 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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213 m

Parco di Tramosasso

Forest

2.17 km

Villa delle Banzole Ruins and Panoramic View

Highlight • Historical Site

From the villa delle Banzole, the ancient residence of the Oriani family, the gaze is lost in a vast panorama of ridges, pinnacles and endless pastures.

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3.74 km

Lusa Abyss

Highlight • Cave

4.39 km

Cave Entrance

4.80 km

Viewpoint

8.80 km

Sasso Letroso Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Path exposed on the fairly technical chalk, sturdy boots and sticks, and H2O in the summer it will be very hot!

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10.1 km

The panorama offers a spectacular view that will captivate nature lovers. This point offers an enchanting view of Monte Volpe. With its majesty and beauty, the Mount is famous for being one of the most striking peaks in the region.

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10.8 km

View of Sella di Ca' Budrio

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The Sella di Ca Budrio is an enchanting plateau located in an extraordinary panoramic context. From here you will be able to admire a breathtaking view that embraces the surrounding …

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11.4 km

Monte del Casino Summit

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Monte del Casino offers a grandiose panoramic view. This peak, among the highest in the area, offers an unforgettable spectacle. The paths are well signposted and will …

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12.0 km

Wolf Poop

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Eye

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12.3 km

Passo della Prè

Mountain Pass

14.2 km

Viewpoint over the ruins of Tossignano Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tossignano is an ancient village that develops on a chalky cliff around the ruins of the fortress. The name derives from the Roman toponym Thausignanum, while in more recent times …

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

4.74 km

3.44 km

837 m

Surfaces

8.19 km

4.78 km

4.20 km

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

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Comments

February 11, 2023,Giro ad anello Borgo Rivola - Tossignano

A wonderful round trip that I recommend to everyone. You never stop getting to know the areas around Bologna, in this case this trek has allowed me to get to know an extremely fascinating area in many respects.

Difficulty: easy / medium demanding
Travel times indicated: average 6 hours
Signage: excellent

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February 25, 2024,Vetta del monte del Casino – Villa delle Banzole giro ad anello con partenza da Borgo Tossignano

Beautiful ride, some steep sections, I don't recommend doing it backwards.
There is the possibility of cutting the last piece (about 5 km less) at the height of the speleology refuge. The return can be done without problems even in the dark as it is a comfortable dirt road.
I recommend not in the middle of summer, the journey is …

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April 1, 2023,Vena del Gesso – Cai 701/705 Villa Banzole Itinerario ad anello da Borgo Tossignano

Really very beautiful and intense path. In Tossignano the stretch would be closed due to a landslide. It is only a portion immediately at the beginning and of about 20 meters that can be easily overcome for those who do not want to change route. It requires some experience and physicality.

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April 16, 2022,Escursione anello da Tossignano

Classic ride on chalk, always very beautiful and not very demanding

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Gypsum Cliffs Trail from Tossignano (L'Anello della Riva di San Biagio)

Villa delle Banzole Ruins and Panoramic View

Lusa Abyss

Sasso Letroso Church

View of Monte Volpe

View of Sella di Ca' Budrio

Monte del Casino Summit

Wolf Poop

Viewpoint over the ruins of Tossignano Fortress

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