Noce: Cycling Paths, Gardens and Places of Remembrance

Noce reveals a distinctive side of the area around Bologna: here, cycling experiences combine with public gardens and a place of remembrance that addresses recent history and the rule of law. Those planning a trip with a range of ideas for each day can choose between a ride along the Bicipolitana, a circular route through Bologna’s northern outskirts and a visit to the public gardens.

Discover Noce by Bike

An important connection for planning your trip is Bicipolitana Line 5. It connects Bologna city centre with Trebbo. This makes it possible to include Noce in a cycling tour that links the starting point in the city centre with other stops. The line mainly uses single-lane cycle paths running on the carriageway. This type of route is therefore one of the practical conditions you should take into account when choosing your route and planning your day.

A separate option is the Bologna Nord–Pescarola-Noce circular route. It starts at the car park of Ospedale Maggiore and leads through Bologna’s northern outskirts via Selva di Pescarola and Noce. The route returns to its starting point via Via Zanardi. This creates a clearly defined circular ride that brings together several place names and Bologna’s northern urban area. The circular route can be completed year-round, as no particular climatic problems are expected. This may be interesting for families who want to divide their holiday days flexibly between active pursuits and other discoveries.

Public Gardens and Historical Remembrance

Giardino Noce Capolinea is a public garden on Via Francesco Zanardi. Another public garden on the same street is Giardino Primo Zecchi, formerly called Della Noce - Circuito, which covers an area of 41,309 m². Both names are established landmarks that characterise Noce through its green spaces.

Giardino Primo Zecchi is also the third station of the “Stazioni di Memoria” project. The station commemorates the victims of the Uno Bianca gang and addresses the rule of law today. This content gives the place a cultural and social dimension. For visitors who would like to discover local history and remembrance culture alongside physical activity, the garden is therefore a destination in its own right. Together with the cycling routes, it creates a destination that can be discovered not only through sporting activities, but also through public spaces and collective remembrance.

The Right Holiday Apartment for Planning Your Trip

When looking for a holiday apartment in Noce, it is worth making your preferred travel style the starting point. If cycling is the main focus, take the routes described into account when planning your days.

For more travel ideas, you can also explore San Benedetto Val Di Sambro, San Marino, Scuola, Varignana-Palesio, Pianoro, Crespellano, Baragazza and Brento.

For the overview of the wider area: Bologna.