Martesana Canal – Martesana Canal Cycle Path loop from Cernusco sul Naviglio

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Italy

Lombardy

Milan

Cernusco Sul Naviglio

Martesana Canal – Martesana Canal Cycle Path loop from Cernusco sul Naviglio

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Martesana Canal – Martesana Canal Cycle Path loop from Cernusco sul Naviglio

04:06

62.3km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.9 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.1 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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22.1 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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23.5 km

Adda Morta - riserva naturale

Nature Reserve

27.9 km

Mill on the Martesana

Highlight • Monument

on the towpath along the Adda we often meet mills, then continuing towards the Lecco area, the Da Vinci locks are interesting

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29.7 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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31.5 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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33.1 km

Start of the Naviglio Martesana (Martesana Canal) on the Adda River

Highlight • River

Possibility to follow the course of the Naviglio on foot or by bicycle up to Milan.

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54.7 km

Parco Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi

Forest

59.6 km

Martesana Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path that from the eastern outskirts of Milan allows you to escape from metropolitan chaos through green areas and villages of pictorial interest

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