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.
MONTEVEGLIO
From the Abbey of Monteveglio, we recommend going down towards the roundabout of the “Monteveglio” car park (about 3 km) and taking Via Sassuolo uphill towards the town of Monterotonda (about 2.3 km) to rejoin the original path.
ZOLA PREDOSA
Some works are underway by the Region at the crossing of the Lavino stream, in Zola Predosa. In the section indicated, the Lavino stream can be crossed again as soon as these interventions are completed, in about 10-15 days.
To go around the stream, walkers, arrived at the monument dedicated to Don Fornasari, can go right and get to the center of Zola Predosa. Here, take via Predosa which leads back to the signposted path.
GET READY TO GO!
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)