Vaprio d'Adda – Towpath of the Martesana Canal loop from Cassano d'Adda

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Vaprio d'Adda – Towpath of the Martesana Canal loop from Cassano d'Adda

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Vaprio d'Adda – Towpath of the Martesana Canal loop from Cassano d'Adda

01:53

18.2km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.15 km

Gravel Road Behind Groppy

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

9.55 km

Adda Morta - riserva naturale

Nature Reserve

12.5 km

Vaprio d'Adda

Highlight • Settlement

Vaprio d'Adda, previously called Vaprio until 1862, is a municipality located between Bergamo and Milan, crossed by the Martesana canal and the Adda river.

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13.0 km

Towpath of the Martesana Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

fast, cycle and pedestrian dirt road, the beginning of the martesana, good for catching up after the tral on the other side or for pushing north or south

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16.3 km

Pignone Park and Waterfall on the Adda River

Highlight • Forest

The right corner of rest and relaxation after the first part of the walk from Milan.
Watch out for the nervous swans and especially not to break your breath from the climb to return to altitude!

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16.3 km

View of the Adda River from the beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Adda is always very beautiful. In this season, then, it offers the advantage of riding cycle paths in the cool

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17.1 km

Groppello Water Wheel on the Martesana Canal

Highlight • Monument

Once you arrive in Cassano d'Adda, you can't help but admire the "rudon," a perfectly preserved and fully functional wooden wheel.
The ancient washhouse nearby is also beautiful.

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17.1 km

The Rudun Water Wheel, Groppello d'Adda

Highlight • Monument

Famous water wheel of Groppello d'Adda built around 1600 and probably designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The locals affectionately call it 'el rudun', that is, the big wheel.

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17.1 km

Groppello Waterwheel on the Martesana Canal

Highlight • Monument

a must see if you are biking on the Martesana; you arrive in Cassano D'Adda and it is impossible not to see this huge wooden wheel with the ancient wash houses on the base.
In perfect working order.

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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