Discover Bergamo by bike and explore the two faces of this beautiful Lombard city — the flat, elegant Città Bassa and the medieval, Venetian-walled Città Alta on its hill. With cycle paths reaching out across the plain and into the pre-Alpine valleys, Bergamo is a rewarding base for riders of every kind. Renting a bike here is the perfect way to combine city sightseeing with green escapes into the countryside.

The best rides when you rent a bike in Bergamo

From the lower town, the Greenway della Val Brembana follows a former railway line north towards Villa d'Almè and the mouth of the valley, a flat, car-free route beside the river — ideal for families. Cycle paths also cross the plain towards the countryside and the River Serio. For a classic challenge, climb up to the Città Alta, encircled by its imposing Venetian walls, for cobbled streets and sweeping views — an electric bike turns the ascent into a pleasure. Beyond, the roads climb into the Bergamo pre-Alps, beloved of racing cyclists.

Which bike should you rent in Bergamo?

• City bikes — perfect for the flat lower town and the greenway.
• Electric bikes — ideal for the climb to the Città Alta and the hills.
• Road bikes — for the famous pre-Alpine climbs.
• Mountain bikes — for the trails in the valleys.

On Lokki you can compare local bike rental shops in Bergamo in a few clicks — models, sizes, prices and real customer reviews — and book online in advance so your bike is ready when you arrive. Rates start from around €9 a day, with better prices for weekends and longer rentals.

A few tips before you set off: the climb to the Città Alta is steep and its lanes are busy, so take care, carry water, and always wear a helmet. Then simply ride from the plain to the walled old town and enjoy Bergamo at cycling pace.