Ranzanico to Bianzano
Bianzano, Ranzanico · about 35 min by car from Bergamo
The walk
4.6 km out-and-back walk between Bianzano and Ranzanico, up to Bianzano, 442 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 549 and 772 m above sea level. Along the way: Chiesa di San Rocco, Castello di Bianzano and Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Bergamo: about 35 min (23 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Bergamo, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.78599,9.93083
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Brescia, about 55 min by car
Along the way
- Chiesa di San Rocco50 m from the trail
- Castello di Bianzano100 m from the trail
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta350 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Bianzano and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Trattoria delle Miniere in Lenna, 26 km by car.
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