The best road cycling routes around Zero Branco

The Church of San Martino Vescovo in Sambughè represents a typical example of sacred architecture in the Trevigiano plain, with roots dating back to the 12th century. The current 18th-century structure, consecrated in 1764, features a neoclassical facade marked by elegant Ionic pilasters and a majestic triangular pediment. Inside, the spacious nave houses valuable marble altars and pictorial works that testify to the historical link between the parish and the Venetian nobility. The bell tower, standing isolated next to the main building, defines the profile of the hamlet of Preganziol. A place of strong community identity, the church celebrates its patron saint on November 11th, keeping alive an artistic and liturgical heritage that harmoniously dialogues with the surrounding landscape.

On the old railway line, which has become a cycle path, you encounter old stations.

The former Badoere-Levada station is a fundamental stop on the Ostiglia-Treviso Cycle Route, located at a point where railway history meets one of the most unique architectures in the Veneto region. The structure reflects the typical style of the stations on the line, originally designed for strategic and commercial purposes, and today converted to welcome the flow of cycle tourists crossing the plain. A short distance from the route lies the famous Rotonda di Badoere, one of the most spectacular barchesse (rural mansions) in the region, which with its circular shape embraces the public space. The proximity between the former railway line and this eighteenth-century masterpiece makes the Badoere-Levada stop a perfect blend of the recovery of twentieth-century infrastructure and the enhancement of rural historical heritage.

Old railway station of Trebaseleghe along the Treviso-Ostiglia cycle path.

The old Badoere railway station on the Treviso-Ostiglia cycle path.

The first section of the Treviso-Ostiglia cycle path entering the province of Padua.

The Church of Santa Cristina in Quinto di Treviso, located in the hamlet of the same name, is an artistic and historical treasure set within the Sile Park. Founded in ancient times, it is especially famous for housing the splendid Pala di Santa Cristina (1505) by Lorenzo Lotto, a Renaissance masterpiece depicting the Madonna and Child between Saints. The building, with its simple and harmonious facade, stands a short walk from the riverbanks, integrating into a landscape of extraordinary serenity. In addition to Lotto's canvas, the interior preserves frescoes and decorations that bear witness to centuries of Venetian faith and culture. Due to its location and artistic value, it represents an essential stop for those who travel the nature trails along the Sile or visit the surroundings of Treviso.

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.