This medium-length but low-difficulty route leads to the discovery of the “vases,” the water settling tanks installed along the ancient aqueduct, already documented from the year 1000.
The route winds its way up to the hill of San Vigilio through scenic streets, woods and paths, offering a peaceful walk immersed in the nature and history of Bergamo.
Start from Largo Colle Aperto, which can be reached by bus no.
1 by getting off at the terminus, and, after a short stop to admire the panoramic view, take Beltrami Street.
This passage allows you to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and immerse yourself in the majestic greenery of the surroundings.
Continuing on, at the fork in front of the Church of S. Rocco continue left in the direction of the locality Gallina, at kilometer 1.7.
From here, take Castagneta Street, a cobblestone path marked by the arrow of Trail no.
912 Via dei Vasi.
The path becomes flat, plunging into the forest, among vegetation and small streams that will make you forget the urban environment.
If you watch carefully, you may notice among the plants some “uschioli,” small entrances framed by stone slabs that allowed you to inspect the water tanks.
At kilometer 3 there is a rest area with benches near a trickle of water, where you can take a break.
Proceeding for another 1,500 meters, you reach the final staircase, along which you will encounter the Walnut Spring, from which the water of the ancient aqueduct flowed.
At the end of the steps, turn left onto Ramera Street, a paved road that soon becomes an uphill cobblestone path.
Entering Via Scalvini, keep right on Via Vetta and then take a left onto the ancient lane of Via Monte Bastia.
This is a great place to enjoy the view of the entire Alpine arc.
Continue to the end of Monte Bastia Street, then turn right onto San Vigilio Street.
Along this street, you will encounter the church, the castle, and finally the San Vigilio funicular.
The route to discover the ancient aqueduct concludes by continuing to views of the bell towers of Città Alta and descending to Porta S. Alessandro, then rejoining Colle Aperto.
