The best cycling routes around Campolongo Sul Brenta

Attention, it seems they have restored an old path and instead, shortly after you will find yourselves blocked in the woods with many cut branches and you are forced to turn back. I hope they restore the path soon.

This large concrete tank pumps water from the springs of the Grotte di Oliero, thanks to an aqueduct that overcomes 1000m of elevation difference, to then distribute it throughout the Asiago Plateau: up here, in fact, the territory is karst, so it does not retain water which flows downstream through underground channels... practically the same water from rain and snow that naturally descends from the summit is artificially pumped up out of necessity! The current aqueduct and tank were built on the traces of a system already created during the First World War, to address the primary problem of water supply for the Plateau, which became critically serious during the conflict, both due to the exponential increase in the number of men present at altitude, and due to the contest for the few springs by opposing enemies. Considered by many to be a horrible structure, for me it is a suggestive brutalist architecture totally detached, positioned in a natural and unspoiled environment: a fascinating contrast!

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Valstagna is a historic town in the province of Vicenza, today the capital of the scattered municipality of Valbrenta, located in the suggestive setting of the Valsugana valley. Perched along the right bank of the Brenta river, it is nestled between the waters and the imposing rock faces of the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni (Seven Municipalities Plateau). The town has inextricably linked its history to the Republic of Venice: for centuries it was an important centre for timber floating, with wood being sent from the mountains on rafts to the shipyards of the Venetian Arsenal. This ancient tradition is revived every summer in the famous Palio delle Zattere (Raft Race). Valstagna is an ideal destination for lovers of sport and nature: it is an international benchmark for kayaking and rafting on the Brenta, it hosts the famous natural complex of the Grotte di Oliero (Oliero Caves) and it is the starting point of the Calà del Sasso, a historic staircase with 4,444 steps that climbs up to Asiago.

The Rialto Bridge of Valstagna is an important infrastructural work located in the municipality of Valbrenta, in the province of Vicenza. Crossing the Brenta river, this bridge historically connects the inhabited area of Valstagna, on the right bank, to the hamlet of Carpanè and the SS 47 of Valsugana, on the left bank, representing a vital hub for local traffic and for cycle tourists on the Brenta Cycle Path. Recently, the structure has undergone a radical restoration and safety intervention, which concluded with its reopening in the summer of 2025. The works, worth over one million euros, have made it possible to repair the damaged parts, widen the roadway, and create a protected pedestrian walkway. A spectacular LED lighting system has also been installed, which colors the bridge during historical events such as the Palio delle Zattere.

La Ciclovia del Brenta is a picturesque cycle touring route that winds for about 140 kilometers, connecting Caldonazzo in Trentino with Chioggia, overlooking the Venice lagoon. The route follows the course of the Brenta river, offering an extraordinary variety of landscapes. The first section, known as the Ciclopista della Valsugana, gently descends through the mountains along the lake, then enters a valley rich in woods, rocky walls, and historic villages like Bassano del Grappa. Continuing towards the Venetian plain, the itinerary passes through important art cities like Padua and transforms into the famous Riviera del Brenta, renowned for its monumental Palladian and patrician villas. The route finally concludes at the gates of the Adriatic Sea. Mostly flat and largely paved or on compact dirt, the cycle path is suitable for cyclists of all levels.

cycle path for cycling serenely, well-maintained and very smooth

An interesting and distinctive passage. A low, wide, well-marked walkway.