Bike itinerary: Cesenatico – Borghi, the village of castles
Surprises ready to amaze you are not lacking on this itinerary; in fact, two truly unique stops are planned on this route: Sogliano sul Rubicone, where you can taste the renowned Fossa cheese, a typical product of the town, and Borghi, the village of castles. Are you ready to discover by bike how the famous cheese is made and the mysterious history of the castles?
How it works: recommended itinerary for medium difficulty cycle tourists, with an uphill section (3 km) with an average gradient of 7%.
Distance covered: 60 km.
Detailed itinerary: in Cesenatico, take the underpass on Viale Trento and at the exit turn right towards Sala; once you reach the hamlet of Sala, at the church turn left towards Savignano, passing through S. Angelo and Gatteo; once in Savignano, at the traffic light on Via Emilia continue towards Sogliano and after about 1 km turn right towards Felloniche; after a series of ups and downs, you will cross the road that descends from Roncofreddo, turn left, thus following the "Ciocca", 3 km of hairpin bends with steep but quite comfortable turns; once in the town of Sogliano turn left towards Savignano, following a road that is almost entirely downhill and reaches Borghi and continues towards Savignano, from where you then proceed to Cesenatico.
Main stops:
Sogliano: the birth of Sogliano dates back to the 11th century, a period in which the castle was built. The town was then governed by the Malatesta of Sogliano, who dominated it until 1640. A typical product is Fossa cheese: in these special pits (fosse, in fact, once used for grain storage) it is left to ferment to obtain an unmistakable product. Among the various monuments to visit are the Town Hall, the Church of San Lorenzo and the Oratory of Suffragio. A short distance away is the locality of Montetiffi, known for the artisanal production of baking dishes for piadina.
Borghi: the current municipality of Borghi, on whose territory numerous castles once stood, was born in the mid-14th century, following the integration of other small adjacent centers. Many buildings in the town, victims of destruction during the last world war, have been restored, such as the Malatesta walls and the Churches of S. Cristoforo and S. Croce. Also of considerable interest are the remains of the fortress and the Urbini and Renzi museums, located in the hamlets of Masrola and San Giovanni in Galilea.
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