Sentiero della Polveriera

Sentiero della Polveriera is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche. It is 0.5 miles each way, 1.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,750 ft and 6,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Branzi, about 0.9 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Vacca, Pizzo dell'Orto and Torrione delle Orobie. Cascata Borleggia and Cascata della Val Sambuzza are within about 3 miles. There are 10 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.