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Canale Vacchelli – Palata Borromea loop from Pianengo

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Canale Vacchelli – Palata Borromea loop from Pianengo

Moderate

4.2

(10)

riders

Canale Vacchelli – Palata Borromea loop from Pianengo

02:52

45.3km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.5 km for 498 m

After 37.0 km for 111 m

After 38.7 km for 286 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.30 km

Parish Church of Ricengo

Highlight • Religious Site

beautiful parish church on the street. It is worth a very small deviation from the route.

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2.20 km

Torte de' Zurli

Highlight • Historical Site

small complex on the road that leads to Crema.

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5.26 km

Canale Vacchelli

Highlight • Structure

35 km long canal that further on crosses the Serio using a sort of flyover

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6.91 km

Canale Vacchelli Aqueduct over the Serio River

Highlight • Bridge

Interesting construction that allows the Canale Vacchelli to cross the Serio River by means of an elevated structure

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7.31 km

On the Serio river there are several dams that take the name of shovels. The palata Borromea is a mobile dam of about 100 meters. Its mechanism, no longer in operation, consists of sluice gates which, if necessary, could divert the water flow into the Roggia Borromea.

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26.0 km

Singletrack along the Serio River

Highlight • Trail

200 meters of single track along the Serio, to be done safely in the saddle

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28.9 km

Road Closed to Motor Vehicles

Highlight • Cycleway

By bike, gravel, mtb, e-bike or city bike it is possible to pass because the ban is for motorized vehicles, due to instability of the roadside in some points and maneuvers to remove some plants felled by the strong wind.

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