Sentiero del Ponte Romano

In the footsteps of history

The Lamon plateau guards one of the most spectacular and evocative stretches of the ancient Via Claudia Augusta, the imperial artery that once connected the heart of Rome to the “never subdued” Germanic lands. Here, the passage unfolds like a mosaic of absolute value: an uninterrupted succession of inhabited areas, green meadows, and crops, discreetly protected by the majestic Colle di San Pietro.

The path begins by ascending from the Cismon stream towards the plateau. The route, once transformed into a characteristic muleteer path, heads directly towards the Colle di San Pietro. It is a place dense with memory: where today the church dedicated to the Saint stands, once there rose a Roman castle. As a testament to that glorious past, the land has yielded precious treasures over the years, including imperial coins and everyday objects of the legions.

Continuing towards the locality of Rugna, the itinerary gently descends towards the Rio Stalena. Here one encounters the Roman Bridge, a complex architectural work of noteworthy value recently restored. Immersed in a context of rare natural beauty, the bridge evokes the rhythmic passage of Roman soldiers at the height of the imperial age, offering the visitor a direct and tangible link to history.

One then returns through the localities of Pezzè and Sala until reaching the center of the village.

Traversing this road today is not just a naturalistic excursion, but an act of remembrance that allows one to tread the same stones that witnessed the passage of the civilization that shaped Europe.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Departure and arrival: piazza di Lamon (BL)

Length of the route: 4 km

Elevation gain: 80 m

Duration: hours 2-3

Difficulty: medium

Recommended equipment: hiking shoes

You are in a natural environment that demands respect:

• Prohibition of picking flowers
• Prohibition of bathing
• No loud noises
• Prohibition of lighting fires
• Do not leave litter around, but dispose of it in the appropriate places (including cigarette butts, tissues, masks, and wet waste)
• Minors must be accompanied
• Dogs must be kept on a leash and their waste collected
• Do not leave the trail
• Do not disturb local wildlife

It is recommended to check the ARPAV website for any disturbances before embarking on the route.