West Adda cycle route

A fascinating route that combines nature, history and human ingenuity, the West Adda cycle route winds its way along the river between Lecco and Trezzo sull’Adda for about 50 kilometres.

The recommended starting point is Pescate, where the river leaves Lake Como and flows southwards. In the first few kilometres, the route flanks Lake Garlate, with the Monte Barro Natural Park in the background, along with Lake Olginate.

Most of the route is flat, with surfaced sections and dirt trails, passing through areas of natural interest. Herons, coots and kingfishers can all be spotted among the trees on the lake’s shores. The route also offers several points of historic and cultural interest, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s ferry in Imbersago, the Iron bridge at Paderno d’Adda, and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Rocchetta.

To the south, the cycle route passes near several hydroelectric power stations, while near Tresso, is the Workers’ Village of Crespi d’Adda, a UNESCO world heritage site. The itinerary ends in Trezzo sull’Adda, dominated by a Visconti Castle, although anyone wishing to continue the route can follow the trail from Martesana to Cassano d’Adda and Milan. This is a route for anyone in any season, even if spring and autumn offer the most colourful, charming scenery.