Cycle tourism in Bologna: discovering the city by bike
Are you interested in a cycle tourism experience in Bologna? It is a city that lends itself perfectly to being explored by bike. With an increasingly extensive cycle network, cycling in the Emilian capital is an experience to try. Let's discover together some itineraries to discover the city of Bologna by bike.
Bologna by bike: 4 good reasons to get around by bike
More and more people choose to get around by bike in Bologna, not only out of necessity and for daily travel, but also for tourism. Let’s see why in four points:
- Sustainable mobility: the city of Bologna promotes sustainable mobility, with increasingly numerous and well-connected cycle paths.
- Agility and speed: using the bike allows you to move easily in traffic and easily reach even the most hidden places in the city.
- Health: cycling is good for the body and mind, and allows you to discover the city in an active and dynamic way.
- Savings: renting a bike offers a cheap alternative to public transport and taxis.
In the next paragraph, we discover some bike itineraries in Bologna.
Here are 4 bike itineraries in Bologna
If you love visiting the city by bike, these 4 routes could be of interest to you.
- The tour of the UNESCO heritage arcades
A classic and unmissable itinerary. Cycling along the arcades (38 km in total), you can admire the historic center, the squares and some neighborhoods just outside the tourist circuit. Don’t forget to stop in Piazza Maggiore to admire the Fountain of Neptune and Palazzo d’Accursio.
- Discovering the canals
For those who love to get around by bike, there is a truly unmissable route: the Navile canal cycle path. It is a cycle/pedestrian path that runs along the banks of the canal of the same name, unfolding from the center of Bologna to Bentivoglio. It is a beautiful itinerary, ideal for spending a few hours outdoors between movement, naturalistic beauties and particularities of industrial archaeology.
- The hills of Bologna
If you love immersing yourself in nature and admiring the city from above, you can move away from the center and pedal towards the famous hills of Bologna, another unmissable destination. You can lose yourself in the greenery and make more than one stop in one of the many parks, such as Cavaioni park or Forte Bandiera park.
- The Via Emilia
Traveling along the Via Emilia, a historic Roman road, you can reach the splendid medieval villages of the province of Bologna, including Dozza, and admire its splendid murals.
Let’s see some useful tips for getting around Bologna by bike.
Here is some practical information that might interest you:
- Bike rental: if you don’t have your own bike, in Bologna you will find an important bike sharing point at the Velostazione Dynamo, a stone’s throw from the train station and the bus station.
- Bicipolitana: Bologna has a large cycle network, the Bicipolitana, which connects the historic center with the peripheral neighborhoods and neighboring municipalities.
- Maps and Apps: use the apps and maps dedicated to cyclists to plan your itineraries and identify the routes best suited to your needs.
- Refreshment points: along the routes you will find numerous bars, restaurants and small places where you can take a break and taste the local specialties.
After all this information, you will wonder where to stay in Bologna. Let’s find out together in the next paragraph.
Residenza Bondi, residence in Bologna: to feel at home
Cycling around Bologna can be really fun. If you don’t know where to stay, Residenza Bondi is an excellent solution.
In fact, our structure offers you different housing solutions and of various sizes. The apartments are very bright, tastefully furnished and equipped with every comfort. Here’s what you will find:
- Apartments for every need based on your accommodation needs.
- Many services included: free wifi, air conditioning and heating, linen change and weekly cleaning are just some of the services included in the price.
- Well-served and connected location: Residenza Bondi is located near the historic center of Bologna, the fair area, the S.Orsola/Malpighi hospital, the motorway and ring road accesses.
- Tranquility and discretion: the private garden surrounding the residence will ensure you moments of tranquility, relaxation and discretion.
Contact us for further information: we will be happy to accommodate your requests and ensure you an unforgettable stay.