RICCIONE> SANTARCANGELO > CESENATICO> RIMINI> RICCIONE

Difficulty: low
Distance: 87 km
Elevation gain: 207 mt

A cycling route in Romagna combining sea and hills, passing through some of the most fascinating villages in the Rimini and Cesena area. The starting and arrival point is Riccione, from which we immediately ascend to the hill of Covignano, above Rimini, and then to the charming village of Santarcangelo di Romagna for a real immersion in art and culture. Descending again towards the sea, we first reach Cesenatico and its Leonardesque canal port, and then Rimini itself, rich in Roman remains such as the Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge. Once you have breathed in the history of this place, it is time to get back on your bike and return to Riccione.

SANTARCANGELO>PONTE VERUCCHIO> SANTARCANGELO

Difficulty: low
Distance: 50 km
Elevation gain: 190 mt

Looking for an opportunity to discover the Rimini hinterland? This cycling route along the Marecchia river allows you to explore a beautiful land, featuring the river’s typical vegetation as well as vineyards and cultivated fields. Starting from Santarcangelo, the route leads to Ponte Verucchio, skirting interesting places such as the Mutonia Artistic Park, exhibiting sculptures created from recycled waste, the Parco della Cava (Quarry Park), a theme park dedicated to the fossiliferous deposits of the Marecchia area, and an ancient mill turned into a museum called Sapignoli Mill.

BAGNO DI ROMAGNA>PASSO DEI MANDRIOLI>NOCICCHIO>MONTE CARPANO>SAN PIERO IN BAGNO>BAGNO DI ROMAGNA

Difficulty: low
Distance: 20 km
Elevation gain: 600 mt

Let’s now head towards Cesena to admire the splendid peaks overlooking Bagno di Romagna, one of the towns included in the National Park of the Casentinesi Forests. Leaving the small village behind, we ride towards the Tuscan border and head for the pass. Before returning to the starting point, there is time to admire the large escarpments along the route, alternating with typical local sedimentary rocks called marls.
Although the elevation gain reaches 600 metres, this route does not present any major difficulties.

PUNTA MARINA>CERVIA>CESENATICO>CLASSE>PUNTA MARINA

Difficulty: low
Distance: 45 km
Elevation gain: 0 mt

Let’s go back to sea level for the final route, specifically to the province of Ravenna. This is an area where ancient art and history coexist with lush and striking natural surroundings. Setting out from Punta Marina, we cross the splendid nature reserves of Ortazzo and Ortazzino, a part of the protected area of the mouth of the Bevano river, to reach Cervia and its salt pans producing the well-known sweet salt. Heading north again, we stop in Cesenatico before ending this bike tour in Romagna where it all began – the seaside resort of Punta Marina.