Bad weather updates: the situation in the Bologna area

Bologna and its territory have been affected in May 2023 by heavy rainfall, which has generated difficulties and closures of various kinds.

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 consult the official sites of the municipalities, and those of the routes, before travelling.

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 does not present any particular criticalities.
• Via dei Gessi and Calanchi
  The route does not present any particular criticalities.
• Via del Fantini
  The route does not present any particular criticalities.
• 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]
  The route does not present any particular criticalities.

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 is entirely practicable.

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