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Bikepacking from Bologna to Florence

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Bologna to Florence

13 h 24 min
Duration
157.1 km
Distance
4,734 m
Ascent
4,758 m
Descent
11.7 km/h
Avg. speed
1,154 m
Max. altitude

Bologna to Florence Cycle Route

Ready for an epic ride? This route takes you from the vibrant city of Bologna, famous for its medieval towers and mouthwatering pasta, all the way to the heart of Tuscany—Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance! You’ll cover about 157 km, spending most of your time on quiet roads and cycleways threading through the stunning Apennine mountains.

Get ready for some leg-burning climbs (over 4700 meters of ascent!), but trust me, the panoramic views at over 1100 meters elevation are worth every drop of sweat. Parts of the route are smooth asphalt, while some sections might get a bit rugged—so a well-prepped bike is your best friend. Expect charming villages, tranquil forests, twisting descents, and at the finish, Florence’s famous Duomo waiting to greet you.

This isn’t a sprint, but a breathtaking adventure that connects two Italian gems. Bring snacks, take your time, and enjoy everything from pasta in Bologna to gelato in Florence!

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Piero De Zen
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Bologna - Firenze

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The best bike routes from Bologna to Florence

bologna firenze 3 tappa
Road bike
12

bologna firenze 3 tappa

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

jubilee 2016
108 km
Distance
1,297 m
Ascent
1,314 m
Descent
0

Bologna-Firenze

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

From Bologna up the valley of the Torrente Idice, over the Passo di Raticosa, over the Passo della Futa to Florence.
107.5 km
Distance
1,325 m
Ascent
1,299 m
Descent
0

Via Arduina '25 T03 - Bologna Firenze

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

124.2 km
Distance
2,739 m
Ascent
2,731 m
Descent
Bologna - Firenze
Road bike
Giorgio Maraffi
2

Bologna - Firenze

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

103.7 km
Distance
1,392 m
Ascent
1,406 m
Descent
Bologna - Firenze
City bike
October
3

Bologna - Firenze

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

106.9 km
Distance
1,367 m
Ascent
1,371 m
Descent
3

Bologna - Florence

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

108.6 km
Distance
1,364 m
Ascent
1,382 m
Descent
1

1T Intero

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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133 km
Distance
4,870 m
Ascent
4,881 m
Descent
0

Bologna Lucca Firenze

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

244.5 km
Distance
2,812 m
Ascent
2,801 m
Descent
0

13b Bologna Florenz östl Autobahn

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

111 km Höchster Punkt  968 Höhenmeter 1650 2 Pässe Raticosa 968 und Futa 903 Einfahrt nach Florenz ab San Piero a Sieve identisch mit 13c
110.8 km
Distance
1,295 m
Ascent
1,319 m
Descent
1

Болонья - Флоренція

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

121.8 km
Distance
1,121 m
Ascent
1,143 m
Descent
0

05. Bologna-Firenze

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Beatiful and quite calm this route. The hilly part it's not that difficult, it's quite smooth, with the bike complety full i could ride all the time, didn't have to get down of the bike. i did in one day, from 8:00am till 8:00pm total 8hour cycling time average speed 14km/h, but i suggest to …
119.5 km
Distance
1,342 m
Ascent
1,336 m
Descent
1

Bologna, Parco dei Gessi, Raticosa Futa, Firenze

Cycling route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Variante da Bologna per Firenze passando per il Parco dei Gessi, passo della Raticosa, passo della Futa. SS9 fino a S. Lazzaro, poi bivio per Pizzocalvo Sp7, diventa SP121 quando si entra in Toscana, poi diventa SP58 per pochi Km fino all'immissione sulla SP65 fino a Fi.
108.3 km
Distance
1,265 m
Ascent
1,259 m
Descent

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