Martesana Canal – Martesana Canal loop from Melzo

Martesana Canal – Martesana Canal loop from Melzo

Moderate

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Martesana Canal – Martesana Canal loop from Melzo

02:57

56.4km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11 m for 4 m

After 56.4 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.68 km

Martesana Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Place to relax by bike

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9.87 km

Naviglio Martesana Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Naviglio Martesana is perhaps the most used cycle path by the Milanese who want to leave the city in an easterly direction. In fact, this already allows just outside …

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13.0 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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13.0 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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14.4 km

Adda Morta - riserva naturale

Nature Reserve

20.6 km

Martesana Canal

Highlight • River

The Naviglio Martesana, also known as the Naviglio Piccolo, reaches as far as Milan and originates right here. It is an artificial canal built for commercial purposes in 1457, and …

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25.2 km

Fiume Adda

Lake

28.6 km

Carlo Esterle Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

The family cycle path, well paved and substantially level, with lots of restaurants overlooking the river is worth a visit. Towards the central social cooperative with tavolacci, sliced cheeses and …

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34.7 km

Taccani Hydroelectric Power Plant and Trezzo Castle Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The Alessandro Taccani hydroelectric power plant is a work of architectural art located in Trezzo sull'Adda, along the right bank of the Adda river. Founded by industrialist Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, …

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48.8 km