Bad weather updates: the situation in the Bologna area

Bologna and its territory have been affected in recent days by heavy rainfall, which has generated difficulties and closures of various kinds.
Numerous areas of the territory have already returned to full serviceability. In others, the institutions are working to restore full accessibility.

This page, recurrently updated, offers basic information to orientate oneself with respect to the various areas and attractions in the territory, starting with paths and cycle routes. Tourists and citizens are asked to observe the utmost caution and to consult the official sites of the municipalities, and those of the routes, before travelling. These indications are especially relevant in case of bad weather. For more information regarding the Metropolitan City of Bologna, please consult the official website.

Below are the details regarding paths and cycle routes:

TREKKING

The main paths in the territory of Bologna are being completely restored. In some circumscribed sections, variants to the main itineraries remain active. The invitation for those who intend to undertake a trek is in any case to consult the institutional and official sites of the routes before setting out. Below is the list:

• Via degli Dei [Path of the Gods]
  The route has undergone changes in coordination with CAI Bologna, municipalities and Appennino Slow. Some sections have been modified, download tracks and guide info.
• Via della Lana e della Seta [Wool and Silk Road]
  The route does not present any particular criticalities.
• Piccola Cassia 
  The route is passable, but compromised in some parts:
  Between Monteveglio and Castello di Serravalle, some landslides compromise the passage.
  The Piccola Cassia link road, which coincides with the Via dei Brentatori, is also critical near Borgo di Oliveto.
• Via dei Gessi and Calanchi
• Via del Fantini
  The Gorgognano ring is now accessible.
• Via Mater Dei
  The route has several sections with criticalities that make it difficult to walk. The fords on the path are not passable.
  Only accessible the path between Madonna dei Boschi and Riola di Vergato. 
• Cammino di Sant’Antonio [Way of St. Anthony]

CYCLO RUTES

Regarding the Ciclovie:

Ciclovia del Sole is entirely practicable along the entire section from Osteria Nuova (Bologna) to Mirandola.

Ciclovia del Navile is entirely practicable.

Ciclovia del Santerno closed between Mordano and Imola. Unusable the path between da Borgo Tossignano and Castel del Rio. The Ford between Casa del Fiume and the mill of Campola is unusable. FAMILY PATH usable between Imola and Casalfiumanese.

Bologna Montana Bike Area Several tracks between Loiano and Monzuno present criticalities. In particular, the Loiano pine forest and the surrounding rings are not practicable.
On the other hand, the Alpe di Monghidoro track is practicable.

For any doubts or uncertainties, please contact us at extrabo@bolognawelcome.it or 0516583109