Top 10 City walks

Urban trekking doesn’t exist? You’re in for a surprise! Follow us and discover, step by step, the treasures of Bergamo: we’ve selected for you ten trails that will offer a unique experience, revealing picturesque and unexpected places.

These routes vary in length and difficulty, catering to all tastes and… all legs. You can enjoy a relaxing stroll among the grand monuments or venture along the medieval stairways that wind through the old town, weaving between houses and groves to join it to the Lower City and to the gentle hills of Parco dei Colli.

Each route will unveil a different, captivating, and unique side of Bergamo. Choose the ones that inspire you the most and enjoy unforgettable days!

Want to explore Bergamo’s history and art from a fresh perspective? Here are the top four, complete with audio guides, taking you through modern streets and medieval alleys: The Mile of Beauty, Secrets of the Walls, The Green City, and The Heart of the Lower City.
To delve into what was once the only connection between the Upper and Lower City, choose Up and Down the Steps. This beautiful circular route will lead you from the old town to Conca d’Oro, passing through the Astino Valley.
Would you rather roam through the lush greenery of the Park of the Hills? The Vasi Path, the Greenway of the Creeks, the route To the Maresana Hill and the one From S. Vigilio to Colle Bastia offer you a full immersion in nature, just a stone’s throw from Bergamo’s city centre!
Special mention goes to the Bergamo-Ponteranica section of the Via delle Sorelle, a trail created in honour of Bergamo Brescia the Italian Capital of Culture 2023. By following it, you can explore its last—or first—scenic 7 kilometres.

The Mile of Beauty

The Secrets of the Walls

The Green City

The Heart of Lower Town

Up and Down the Steps

The Vasi path

To the Maresana Hill

The Greenway of the Creeks

From St. Vigilio to Colle Bastia

La Via delle Sorelle

 

The trails were mapped and verified in June 2024. We recommend checking their accessibility by contacting the local tourist offices.