Italy · Mountain Biking

3-Hour Electric Mountain Bike Tour of Bologna and San Luca

3 Hours Round trip from Via Castiglione Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride an electric mountain bike through Bologna's hills and city streets
02 Cycle past Porta Castiglione and through Giardini Margherita
03 Visit the Shrine of San Luca on a scenic hill route
04 Take in views of Bologna, the Padania plain, and the Reno valley
05 Reach La Chiusa di Casalecchio di Reno for a beautiful final viewpoint

Ride an electric mountain bike through Bologna's hills and streets on this guided tour. Pass Porta Castiglione, cycle through Giardini Margherita, Parco di Villa Ghigi, and Parco Cavaioni, and continue to the Shrine of San Luca. Along the way, take in beautiful views over the city, the Padania plain to the north, and the Reno valley to the west, before reaching La Chiusa di Casalecchio di Reno.

Admire the beautiful views of Bologna's hills and the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Bologna, Casalecchio di Reno

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Electric Mountain Bike Ride Through Bologna's Hills

Meet your Bologna tour guide at BikeinBO.
Receive a quick briefing outlining any possible dangers and risks. Learn about the required behaviour and performance during the tour, along with important safety tips for the ride.
Reach Porta Castiglione.
Ascend towards Giardini Margherita, Parco di Villa Ghigi, and Parco Cavaioni. Ride through spacious, tranquil parks with open lawns.
Admire the beautiful views of Bologna's hills and the city. See the Padania plain on the north side and the Reno valley on the western side. Here, upon request, it is possible to organize a refreshment stop.
Head towards the Shrine of San Luca and discover this Christian sanctuary in the heart of the Aspromonte mountains.
Proceed towards La Chiusa di Casalecchio di Reno and enjoy the view.

Where this trip takes you

Giardini Margherita, Parco di Villa Ghigi, Shrine of San Luca

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Via Castiglione 2 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

MTB guide
English-speaking Bologna tour guide
Electric mountain bike
Helmet
Refreshments and soft drinks

What to bring

Sporty and comfortable clothing, patched trousers, cycling gloves, sunglasses, and a light jacket are suggested.
Bring a backpack for a jacket, water, and food bars.
Before the tour, please nourish yourself with light and energizing products.

Know before you go

The tour starts every day at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm and lasts approximately 3 and a half hours.
Medium difficulty.
Physical effort: 3/5.
Technical level: 3/5.
35 km - total climb rise: 700 m.
Road surface: 60% tarmac, 40% gravel/dirt.

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