Zena Stream – The Tanks - Barbarolo loop from Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa
Zena Stream – The Tanks - Barbarolo loop from Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa
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Zena Stream – The Tanks - Barbarolo loop from Gessi Bolognesi, Calanchi dell'Abbadessa
04:25
68.7km
900m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 12, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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1.27 km
Pulce
Highlight • Settlement
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3.86 km
Casa Fantini Trail
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Immediately after the downhill start there is a climb that is quite technical and above all muddy if it has rained. After the descent it is technical and fast, in particular high enough there is a very steep but short descent on the ground to be faced with attention to the weights (out of the saddle) and where I suggest to give up. The descent alternates on the ground and on gypsum rock, but there is no shortage of roots .... in short, forget to sit on the saddle!
Arriving at a sharp bend (there the path forks and I believe that part of it heads towards Via dell'Eremo), a second, even more technical stretch begins, where in particular about halfway down the descent there is a small drop if you holds the right and must be tackled by further lightening the front if you go slow, otherwise you fly it. At the end of the path, keep to the left that goes towards the Fantini house, because on the right the road is closed by a chain ..... before reaching the house there is a series of well-spaced steps to go out of the saddle and enjoyable for those who it has a cushioned bi ... otherwise keep the left to the side of the steps.
I do not recommend doing it after it has rained and if you see that there are muddy areas in the surroundings, it is guaranteed that you will find it there too and it will not be much fun if you do not have soft tires that are also suitable for muddy terrain. Beware of hikers, at least the three times I have done the path I have always met them in several places!
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4.29 km
Zena Stream
Highlight • River
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7.73 km
Panoramic View of the Hills
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10.7 km
Ford on the Zena Stream
Highlight • River
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24.5 km
Ascent to Monte delle Formiche
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30.3 km
Archaeological and Naturalistic Area of Monte Bibele
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42.7 km
The Tanks - Barbarolo
Highlight • Natural Monument
Unmissable.
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68.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
56.2 km
4.40 km
3.86 km
3.09 km
1.03 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
57.2 km
5.61 km
3.81 km
816 m
725 m
553 m
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Elevation
Highest point (730 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
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Sunday 12 July
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