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Mountain biking in Onferno
This itinerary crosses the municipality of Montecolombo, the ancient Roman “Castrum Montis Colombi”. This 29.50-kilometre-long medium difficulty itinerary leaving from Osteria Nuova features 21 kilometres of dirt road. In order to reach Osteria Nuova, follow signs to Morciano di Romagna and go on for 4 kilometres along the Conca Provincial Road in the direction of Mercatino Conca.
Once in Osteria Nuova, turn right in Via Colomba, a narrow street which leads to the bridge across the river Conca, and then climb left in the direction of Montefiore. After few metres, turn right on the 2.5-kilometre-long dirt road featuring plenty of ups and downs.
Once left the dirt road, cross the wood for 4 kilometres and ford the river; then turn right to Molino Rocchi and climb to Castelnuovo at the first crossroads.
Once in Osteria Nuova, turn right in Via Colomba, a narrow street which leads to the bridge across the river Conca, and then climb left in the direction of Montefiore. After few metres, turn right on the 2.5-kilometre-long dirt road featuring plenty of ups and downs.
Once left the dirt road, cross the wood for 4 kilometres and ford the river; then turn right to Molino Rocchi and climb to Castelnuovo at the first crossroads.
Once in the main road again, climb up to Piandicastello, situated 480 metres above sea level. Stop in front of the church to take in water from the fountain and then leave again in the direction of the cemetery, along the dirt road which leads to the highest point of the itinerary, situated 552 metres above sea level. This panoramic lookout point boasts breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains, sweet hills, lush valleys and beguiling sea.
A 1.5-kilometre-long steep slope leads to Onferno, which offers cycle tourists a remarkably wide array of different attractions. The naturalistic museum and the famous Caves of Onferno, which were even celebrated by Dante in his Divine Comedy, make the whole of the surrounding area a privileged holiday destination for the lovers of environmental beauties.
After the visit to the caves, climb left in the asphalt road and then go down for over 2 kilometres. Turn right on the dirt road which follows the crest of the surrounding hills and experience a series of difficult ups and downs which will put even expert cyclists to the test. Turn right to Gemmano.
Once in the asphalt road again, turn left and take the provincial road up to Gemmano. A short climb leads to Via Conventaccio; from here, go down along a charming path surrounded by a lush vegetation. Once past the church of Carbognano, the asphalt road leads to the bridge across the river Conca. Go back along the same road up to Osteria Nuova.
