San Marino Old Town – Lesignano Tunnel loop from Dogana

02:04

26.1km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.3 km for 233 m

After 13.7 km for 263 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.8 km

Welcome bend of S.Marino

Highlight • Structure

Uphill curve that continues to the historic center

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11.3 km

Borgo Gallery - cycle-pedestrian path.
A place full of charm and history, very useful for quickly and safely passing from the climb of "Strada Prima Gualdaria" to Borgo Maggiore near the cable car (or vice versa obviously).
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Borgo and Montale galleries
1928 - 1932

"The San Marino-Rimini international railway, built entirely at the expense of the Italian fascist administration between 1928 and 1932 following agreements regarding radio broadcasts and transport, saw the use of over 1000 workers for its construction.
The 32 kilometers of the route were soon completed with an average progress of 25 meters per day. The 17 tunnels are all located in San Marino territory.
The narrow gauge electric railway, to adapt to the steep terrain, was inaugurated on 12 June 1932. It ran on a single uphill and downhill line so it was necessary to build interchange stations.
In addition to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd class cars, there was a saloon car for heads of state and illustrious guests.
Despite its neutrality, San Marino was bombed and invaded. The railway, seriously damaged by the English bombing of 26 June 1944, made its final run the following month to transport evacuees from Rimini.
During the years of conflict, the galleries were also equipped to provide hospitality to the over 100,000 Italians who asked for refuge. In recent years the administration has been committed to the recovery of the tunnels and the route as a cycle-pedestrian path.

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13.8 km

San Marino Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

San Marino (officially Republic of San Marino, Italian Repubblica di San Marino, nickname La Serenissima 'the Most Serene') is probably the oldest existing republic in the world with a history that, according to tradition, goes back to the year 301 with its founding by Saint Marinus goes back As an enclave, it is completely surrounded by Italy. San Marino is one of the six European dwarf states and, with a population of around 30,000 inhabitants and an area of around 60 km², it is the fifth smallest internationally recognized state in the world.

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