Holiday apartment in Ponteranica: Hills, trails and churches

Ponteranica is a destination for days of holiday where hilly landscapes, short hikes and art history come together. Since 1977, Ponteranica has been part of the Parco dei Colli di Bergamo. The municipality includes Maresana Hill, which reaches a maximum altitude of 546 m. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Ponteranica, you can choose your accommodation based on the experiences you want to shape your stay.

Holiday apartment in Ponteranica for active discoveries

On Colle Maresana there is a wooded area with several ponds and a large meadow. The renaturalisation of the basin of the Torrente Morla is also particularly noteworthy in the municipality of Ponteranica. For a manageable hike, route 316 from Maresana to Castello della Moretta is a good option: the easy trail is 1.5 km long, has an elevation gain of 20 m and takes 30 minutes to walk.

Another notable point is the small Croce dei Morti chapel at an altitude of 677 m. It was built in 1930 by the Ponteranica Alpini group in memory of the victims of the plague of 1630. Cyclists and families with children will also find a practical reference point in the network of trails: the Greenways of Bergamo run 95% along cycle paths and are suitable for adults and children. The Greenway of Bergamo is directly connected to Ponteranica and its network of trails. The Castello–Luvrida section is maintained to preserve and promote the trail network in the hills. The different trail lengths, elevation data and types of paths help you put together active days that suit your plans.

Churches, altarpieces and historic sites

At the cultural centre is the Chiesa Parrocchiale dei Santi Vincenzo e Alessandro. Its origins date back to the 15th century. The church houses the Polittico di Ponteranica from 1522. The altarpiece consists of six oil paintings on wood and includes, among other works, the Angelo Annunciante. San Pantaleone was formerly the Oratorio dei Disciplini; it contains numerous ex votos as well as four paintings by Antonio Cifrondi from the years 1687 to 1690.

In the Castello district, the Chiesa di San Rocco dates back to the 15th century and preserves remnants of medieval frescoes. Castello della Moretta is a historic site built in the 15th century and connected to the Chiesa di San Rocco; traces of old fortifications have also been preserved at Castello della Moretta. Further small religious buildings are spread across the districts and localities: the Chiesa di Sant’Antonio da Padova in Ramera was built in 1656, a frescoed church is located in the small centre of Rosciano, and the old rural church Chiesa agreste di San Giorgio stands in the locality of Petos.

Local flavours and suitable travel planning

The Val del Fich farm is also one of the local special features. Goats are kept there, and goat cheese and preserves are produced according to traditional recipes. When looking for accommodation, you can therefore choose between different daily itineraries: a short hike to Castello della Moretta, a tour on the greenways, visits to historic churches or an insight into regional production. A holiday apartment in Ponteranica can thus be adapted to your personal mix of outdoor activities, culture and culinary discoveries.

More places for planning your trip

For further orientation, you can also include these places in your research: Alzano Lombardo, Rovetta, Dalmine, Branzi, Clusone, Carvico, Martinengo, Brembilla.

For the general travel overview: Bergamo.