This is another wonderful option for exploring Bologna’s green hills, and it’s flatter than our Villa Spada to Villa Gighi route. We’ve mapped an attractive 8.5 km route starting at Parco Talon, heading south as far as the Terrazza Con Vista Sul Reno observation deck. The first 2 km are primarily through the Parco Della Chiusa, a lovely green space with villa ruins, numerous trails, and striking scenery. Exiting the park, run on the gravel path along the Reno River for another 3 km. This would be a good turnaround point for a cool 10k. For a longer run, continue along a quiet dirt road, Via Cavaioni to the Oasi Naturale di San Gherardo park, then along Via Rio Conco to another park, Vizzano Sasso Marconi. Then it’s 2 km further to the Terrazza Con Vista Sul Reno, which has an observation deck. The route is through a combination of pastures and woods, with some views of the narrow river.
Sasso Marconi. Flickr: Enrico Strocchi
This is another wonderful option for exploring Bologna’s green hills, and it’s flatter than our Villa Spada to Villa Gighi route. We’ve mapped an attractive 8.5 km route starting at Parco Talon, heading south as far as the Terrazza Con Vista Sul Reno observation deck. The first 2 km are primarily through the Parco Della Chiusa, a lovely green space with villa ruins, numerous trails, and striking scenery. Exiting the park, run on the gravel path along the Reno River for another 3 km. This would be a good turnaround point for a cool 10k. For a longer run, continue along a quiet dirt road, Via Cavaioni to the Oasi Naturale di San Gherardo park, then along Via Rio Conco to another park, Vizzano Sasso Marconi. Then it’s 2 km further to the Terrazza Con Vista Sul Reno, which has an observation deck. The route is through a combination of pastures and woods, with some views of the narrow river.
This 7.5 km 'runseeing' tour incorporates many of the important sights of Bologna's historic section, which sits inside the SS64 and SS9 ring roads. Numerous towers, arcades, palazzos, old churches, museums, and two parks.
A unique run to add to your bucket list -- the longest covered arcade in the world! The roofed arcade, built between 1674 and 1793, runs for 3.5 km from the center of Bologna to the Sanctuary, featuring 666 arches. The final 2 km is a 200m climb.
A classic European park, Parco Giardini Margherita is the largest and most popular in Bologna. There are tree-lined paths, a lake, and large lawns. A loop around the perimeter is 2.3 km.
A scenic but challenging run through the gorgeous green hills of southern Bologna. Our 11 km route passes through three parks, and along windy roads with great views of Bologna and the surrounding countryside. Gain of 250m and some steep sections.
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