La via dei brentatori

From Bologna to Bazzano along the ancient wine road

From Bologna to Bazzano along the ancient wine road

WARNING

From Wednesday 26 June the blue bridge over the Reno, inside the Chiusa di Casalecchio Park, will be closed for construction. Consequently, there will be a deviation in the Via dei Brentatori route upon reaching Casalecchio. After the Church of S. Martino, it will be necessary to continue along Via Porrettana and turn left onto Via Marconi after the bridge. Upon reaching Via Marconi, before the Church of San Giovanni Battista, take the path on the right that goes down towards the Reno River. Go along the Reno to reach Lido di Casalecchio. At this point, go back up towards Via Ronzani (from Via del Lido take Via Genova and then turn left onto Via Ronzani). Follow Via Ronzani to reach the next segment of the signposted route, at the intersection with Via Allende.

ZOLA PREDOSA

The Region is completing a series of construction projects at the Lavino Creek crossing in Zola Predosa (at the beginning of the second section). In the indicated segment, the Lavino Creek can once again be crossed as soon as the construction is concluded, in approximately 10-15 days.

Hikers can currently get around the creek, upon reaching the monument dedicated to Don Fornasari, by turning right and heading towards the center of Zola Predosa. Here, take Via Predosa which leads back to the marked route.

Sono in corso alcuni lavori a cura della Regione presso l’attraversamento del torrente Lavino, a Zola Predosa (all’inizio della seconda tappa). Nel tratto indicato, il torrente Lavino potrà essere nuovamente attraversato appena terminati questi interventi, tra circa 10-15 giorni.

Per aggirare il torrente, i camminatori, giunti al monumento dedicato a Don Fornasari, possono andare a destra e arrivare al centro di Zola Predosa. Qui, prendere via Predosa che riconduce al percorso segnalato.

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FOLLOW THE BRENTATORE SYMBOL

A new route across the Bolognese hills to discover the long journey once made by the Brentatori. About 50 km, from Piazza Maggiore in Bologna to the Rocca in Bazzano, surrounded by stunning nature and numerous historical-artistic sites to admire and rediscover throughout the hike.

About the trail:  The ancient Via dei Brentatori dates back to the 13th century and was created so that the Brentatori workers could safely transport wine, which they carried on their backs in containers known as “Brente”. In the summer of 2024, the route was reopened with an expanded trail, connecting the past and present of this historical guild.

Total Km :approximately 50 km

Elevation gain: 1521m

Sections: 2

Municipalities crossed: Bologna, Casalecchio di Reno, Monte San Pietro, Zola Predosa e Valsamoggia

Starting point: Piazza Maggiore (Bologna)

End point: Rocca dei Bentivoglio (Bazzano)

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 History of the Brentatori

Sights you simply must see

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