The Jump Off Original Route - hard version

Mountain biking trails

Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

The Jump Off Original Route - hard version

Hard

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The Jump Off Original Route - hard version

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102km

1,780m

Mountain biking

The Jump Off is a 90 kilometer route that starts from Bologna and climbs the ridges designed by three streams: the Samoggia, the Lavino and the smaller Venola. The Jump Off, however, is also, and above all, the name of the military operation which took place on 14 April 1945…

Last updated: October 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 86.5 km for 232 m

After 90.1 km for 571 m

After 98.6 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.2 km

Panoramic View of San Lorenzo in Collina

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Road connecting with San Lorenzo in Collina where you can enjoy a splendid panorama.

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20.7 km

Right Side of Calanchi di Montemaggiore

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20.7 km

Calanchi of Monte Maggiore

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Extensive and articulated gully basin engraved in the "Scagliose Clays", limited to the south and west by Pliocene sandstone walls. Different colors and numerous deformation structures inside the clays are …

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36.1 km

Gardelline Dirt Road

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Historic dirt road that from the valley floor reaches Merlano and the ridge of Ca' Bortolani. The first hairpin bends are steep but wide and pedalable, while the last stretch is rather bumpy.

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72.6 km

Canovella footbridge

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After a nice walk along the Rhine river, cross the cycle-pedestrian bridge to get to the other side, from where you enter the Monte Sole historical park. The passage deserves a photo.

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89.8 km

Laghetti del Maglio

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A pleasant and relaxing destination for those who want to spend a day in the open air not far from the city, the Laghetti del Maglio, in Borgonuovo di Pontecchio …

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102 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.9 km

12.8 km

12.5 km

9.77 km

9.61 km

3.34 km

Surfaces

56.9 km

16.1 km

11.6 km

10.5 km

5.98 km

765 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

24°C

16°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 15, 2023

The Jump Off is a 90 kilometer route that starts from Bologna and climbs the ridges designed by three streams: the Samoggia, the Lavino and the smaller Venola. The Jump Off, however, is also, and above all, the name of the military operation which took place on 14 April 1945 precisely in the sector of

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April 27, 2025

Completed today, thanks for adding! It's obvious you know the terrain well. 
Maybe the d+ is a little more. 
You need to have experience on very rough terrain downhill

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