The best running trails around Casier

The hiking trail and the cemetery of the transport boats is unique.

Along the Restera, the picturesque cycle-pedestrian path that runs along the Sile river between Silea and Casier, lies one of the most fascinating industrial archaeological sites in the Veneto region: the Cimitero dei Burci (Ship Graveyard). In this stretch of water lie the wrecks of nineteen large historic wooden transport vessels, precisely called "burci". Used for centuries to transport goods from Treviso to Venice, these ships were deliberately sunk by their boatmen between 1974 and 1975 as a form of protest against the advent of road transport, which was marking the end of their era. Today, a system of wooden walkways suspended over the water allows you to walk right over the wrecks, which have been partially submerged and colonized by river flora and fauna, creating a unique and poetic blend of history and nature.

The former "Angelo Toso" Cooperative in Casier represents a fundamental piece of the social and productive history of the Treviso area. Located in a central position, this historic institution was born as a consumer cooperative and quickly became the true beating heart of the town. It was not a simple shop where one could find groceries, meat, or tobacco, but a fundamental center of aggregation and solidarity for the entire local community. As evidence of its relevance, the building's facade preserves precious ceramic decorations made by the historic Fornace Guerra Gregorj of Treviso, a renowned 20th-century art center. Even though commercial dynamics have changed over time, the former Cooperativa Toso remains a symbol of collective identity and a historical and emotional reference point for the inhabitants of Casier.

The Cimitero dei burci is located at the confluence between the new cut of the Sile and the branch of the Sil morto, in a sheltered bend of the Sile river. Its area is about 15,000 square meters.

Villa Toso (and the associated historic Molino Toso) is located in the municipality of Casier, a short distance from the center of Treviso, along the banks of the Sile river. The complex is a place of great historical significance for the area

The junction point located on Villapendola Island is locally known as the Villapendola Crossroads, an essential geographical reference for those traversing the Restera del Sile. At this exact juncture, the traveler faces a clear scenic choice. Towards Casier, the route becomes evocative thanks to the iconic swing bridge and suspended walkways that overlook the Cimitero dei Burci (Ship Cemetery), allowing one to walk in close proximity to the water. In the opposite direction, the path proceeds towards Lago Verde, skirting the embankment in a more natural and sheltered setting. Although it does not have a formal name on maps, it remains the island's beating heart, crucial for navigating between the park's diverse ecosystems and historical structures.

Located in the heart of Casier, the Church of Saints Teonisto and Companions Martyrs is a refined example of neoclassical architecture overlooking the bank of the Sile river. The current building, the result of a reconstruction completed in the 19th century, features an imposing facade punctuated by Corinthian pilasters and a single-nave interior with delicate tones. Walking among the pews, one can admire Veronese marbles and decorations that reflect the devotion of the local community. It is important not to confuse it with the homonymous church in Treviso managed by the Benetton Foundation. This parish church, instead, remains a spiritual and historical landmark for those walking along the Restera, offering a peaceful stop between the nature of the river park and Venetian history.

A few kilometers were enough for the route to begin to tell its story. The creaking wood of a long bridge accompanied us towards one of the most silent and memory-laden places: the cemetery of the Burci. Amidst the still water and the vegetation that now reclaims every space, the wrecks of old boats emerge like forgotten thoughts, suspended between past and present. There time seems to slow down, almost to stop, and we too, for a moment, truly stop pedaling...