Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italia

21.8 miles (35.2 km) · 899 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1 is a 21.8-mile loop route in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italia, gaining 899 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 9.0 miles gaining 695 feet at an average 0.7% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	21.8 mi (35.2 km)
Elevation gain	899 ft (274 m)
Average gain	41 ft per mile (8 m per km)
Longest climb	9.0 mi, 312 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	85%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1

How much elevation gain does Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1 have?

Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1 has 899 ft (274 m) of elevation gain over 21.8 miles (35.2 km). That averages 41 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1?

The difficulty score for Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1 is 1.8 of 100. That is harder than 21.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1?

The longest climb on Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 1 runs 9.0 miles (14.5 km) and gains 312 ft (95 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14%.