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The Adda River from Brivio to Airuno
easy
Distance 5.7 km
1:55 h
4 m
5 m
198 m
194 m
The tour begins in the town of Brivio, an ideal boarding point along the tranquil banks of the Adda River. The boat tour takes place within the Adda Nord Park nature reserve, offering a complete immersion in the river’s flora and fauna.
Author’s recommendation
On the way out, stay closer to the banks where the current is slower to conserve energy. On the way back, stay in the middle of the river to take full advantage of the current’s thrust.
At Airuno, there’s a small sandbar where you can dock and enjoy a meal surrounded by the Adda Park.
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easy
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easy
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198 m
Lowest point
194 m
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5.7 km
Safety information
Take note of the vegetation along the entire route and the various trees emerging from the water along the way. The only challenge is the pace required to travel upstream against the current. The water flow rate on the day of the trip was 130 m³/s.Tips and suggestions
In this stretch, the river is calm and steady. The current, while noticeable, is constant and has no treacherous rapids. It’s the ideal stretch for paddling with a steady stroke, maintaining a smooth course close to the wooded banks, where the current is slightly gentler.Roadbook
Continue along State Route SS342 to Brivio; once you enter the town, head toward the center, where you'll find several parking lots. One is located right on the riverbank after you cross a small bridge.
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Take State Road SS432 from Bergamo or Milan.Parking
There are several paid parking lots on weekends; during the week, parking is free.Coordinates
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45.743225, 9.451328
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45°44'35.6"N 9°27'04.8"E
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32T 535108 5065617
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Equipment
Double paddle, life jacket, waterproof bag for your cell phone and keys, and neoprene shoes for getting off the kayak at Airuno. I recommend bringing a rope to tie up the kayak in the shallows at Airuno.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from Italian.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
5.7 km
Duration
1:55 h
Ascent
4 m
Descent
5 m
Highest point
198 m
Lowest point
194 m
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