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The Via della Lana e della Seta can also be traveled by bicycle, both by mountain bike and gravel, following the dedicated tracks. You will venture into the long dirt roads among the woods of the Apennines, riding fun singletracks among the breathtaking views of the mountains of Bologna and Prato.

There are three recommended stages for mountain biking or gravel biking along the Via della Lana e della Seta. The Apennines between Bologna and Prato offer fun singletracks that run along thick beech and chestnut woods, up to the secondary dirt and asphalt roads that connect the various historic villages of medieval origin in our mountains.

The bike itinerary, in its two variants, does not differ much from the original walking route, allowing all cyclists to experience the same views as walkers, adding many sectors where you can test yourself!

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Ciclista di mountain bike

FIRST STAGE

from Bologna to Grizzana Morandi

Stage length: 47 km; Elevation gain: +1700; Duration: approximately 5 hours.

We start from the centre of Bologna in the direction of Sasso Marconi, crossing Casalecchio and its Chiusa and the Reno river. From Sasso Marconi we climb to Monte Sole, touching the peaks of Santa Barbara and Salvaro and then arriving at Grizzana Morandi.

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THIRD STAGE

from Vernio to Prato

Stage length: 43 km; Elevation gain: +1900; Duration: approximately 5 hours.

The route leads from the precious historical evidence to places of great naturalistic charm, such as the Calvana Massif, home to wild horses. The natural and human landscape accompanies you in its evolution up to Prato, the destination!

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SECOND STAGE

from Grizzana Morandi to Vernio

Stage length: 42 km; Elevation gain: +1900; Duration: approximately 5 hours.

The route continues along the ridge between the Reno and Setta valleys, in one of the most sensational landscapes of the Via! After passing Castiglione dei Pepoli, you proceed towards Vernio, a Tuscan destination and gateway to the Val di Bisenzio.

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Comune di Prato

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Comune di Bologna

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Unione Comuni Appennino Bolognese

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Unione Comuni

Val Bisenzio

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Comune di

Casalecchio di Reno

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Comune di

Sasso Marconi

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Comune di

Marzabotto

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Comune di

Vernio

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Comune di

Cantagallo

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Comune di

Vaiano

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Comune di

Grizzana Morandi

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Comune di

Camugnano

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Comune di

Castiglione dei Pepoli

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