Forra dell'Adda – Ponte San Michele loop from Paderno d'Adda

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Forra dell'Adda – Ponte San Michele loop from Paderno d'Adda

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Forra dell'Adda – Ponte San Michele loop from Paderno d'Adda

02:01

7.25km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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349 m

View of the San Michele Bridge from Salita del Toscano

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The San Michele bridge, also known as the Calusco bridge, Paderno bridge or Röthlisberger bridge, is an iron arch bridge, with mixed rail-road traffic, which connects the towns of Paderno …

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1.16 km

San Michele Bridge of Paderno d'Adda

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The San Michele bridge, also known as the Calusco bridge, Paderno bridge or Röthlisberger bridge, is an icon of Italian industrial archaeology. Located in the gorge of the Adda river, …

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1.61 km

Locks on the Adda and San Michele Bridge in Paderno

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When traveling along the cycle path that goes up from Trezzo d'Adda towards Lecco, it is mandatory to pass through this point. Here you have the opportunity to admire the …

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1.63 km

Church of Santa Maria Addolorata

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1.98 km

Paderno Canal

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This is the Adda river, not the Naviglio

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2.26 km

Forra dell'Adda and Leonardo's Locks

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7.04 km

Ponte San Michele

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Splendid view of the Robbiate Dam and the San Michele Bridge of Paderno D'Adda. The San Michele Bridge, also known as the Paderno Bridge, Calusco Bridge, or Röthlisberger Bridge, is …

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7.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

576 m

277 m

259 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

1.18 km

345 m

294 m

259 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

20°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

November 19, 2023,Da Il Ponte san Michele a Centrale idroelettrica Esterle

A simple walk with Geo on the wonderful banks of the Adda, where history and interesting encounters enriched the day

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July 21, 2024,2024-07-21 Càffé allo Stallazzo

The Stallazzo is the stopping point for those traveling along the Adda towpath below Paderno, managed by a cooperative that deals with disabilities. It is possible, as well as having a drink, also having lunch: on Saturdays and Sundays it is better, because the menu is broader. Unfortunately, with the landslide that interrupted the towpath, the activity was greatly reduced. …

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