The best gravel rides around Santa Maria Di Sala

it's suggestive, but do it in the afternoon

The "La Tradotta" cycle path is a charming 20-kilometer cycle-pedestrian route that follows the path of the old Montebelluna-Susegana military railway. Inaugurated during the Great War to transport troops and supplies to the Piave front, it is now a green corridor that crosses the municipalities of Montebelluna, Volpago del Montello, Nervesa della Battaglia, and Arcade. The route is characterized by a flat and safe surface, ideal for families, and winds at the foot of the southern slope of Montello. Along the way, you can admire the former railway stations that have been converted and numerous monuments that celebrate the historical memory of the territory. Immersed in a relaxing rural landscape, the path offers several shaded rest stops, strategically connecting to other nature trails in the Treviso area.

The Treviso-Ostiglia cycle path is an exceptional example of railway reconversion, born on the route of a 20th-century military line. With its approximately 118 kilometers, it crosses the Veneto region up to Lombardy, offering a flat path immersed in greenery. The route allows you to cycle in complete safety away from cars, passing from the Sile Park to the vast expanses of the Po Valley. The charm of the journey is enhanced by the old stations and railway houses that dot the way, witnesses of an industrial past perfectly integrated into nature. Thanks to its well-maintained surface, it is an ideal destination for families and cycle tourists who wish to discover historic villages and river oases, concluding the itinerary at the gates of Mantua, on the banks of the Po River.

Il Mulino Cosma, in Martellago, is a symbol of the milling evolution along the Dese. Founded in the 19th century, it distinguishes itself from neighboring mills by transforming tradition into a cutting-edge industrial activity, specializing in flour and animal feed. Located within the river park, it represents a perfect blend of productive archaeology and natural landscape. It is a fundamental stop for those exploring the cycle-pedestrian routes to discover Venetian roots.

Il Mulino Todari, located in Scorzè along the Dese river, is a suggestive example of industrial archaeology and Venetian rural history. Dating back to the 16th century, it testifies to the importance of grain milling for the local economy of the past. Today, immersed in a protected natural area, the site is a beloved destination for walks and cycle tourism. Its well-preserved structure evokes the ancestral link between man and water, fitting perfectly into the landscape of the "Mulini del Dese".

Piazza Indipendenza in Badoere is an architectural masterpiece unique in the Venetian landscape. Famous for its scenic semi-circular structure, the square is bordered by two imposing semicircular barchesse facing each other, creating a large elliptical space. One side anciently housed shops and dwellings, while the other was intended for agricultural purposes. This conformation conveys a sense of harmony and welcome, making it an open-air living room where history, craftsmanship, and markets still merge today, maintaining the intact charm of the eighteenth-century Venice.

Beautiful panorama over the Venetian plain towards Padova and the Euganean Hills.

...The Treviso–Ostiglia route has something special: it's a route that carries with it the breath of history. Along the route, old abandoned stations appear, silent buildings that seem to hold the voices of those who departed or arrived there many years ago. Pedaling alongside those buildings, you almost feel like you can still hear the echoes of the trains and the lives that passed through there...