The best running trails around Trebaseleghe

La Rocca dei Tempesta is the monumental heart of Noale and one of the most fascinating medieval defensive structures in the Veneto region. Built in the 12th century at the behest of the Tempesta family, the fortress stood on a strategic area, protected by an ingenious system of moats fed by the waters of the Marzenego river. The imposing brick structure, of which today the majestic perimeter walls and corner towers remain, preserves the intact charm of a lowland castle. Although the interior is now a suggestive green meadow used for historical re-enactments such as the Palio, the remains still allow us to read the original layout of the noble residence. The Rocca represents a symbol of power and resistance, offering a unique setting where nature intertwines harmoniously with ancient medieval vestiges.

The Bell Tower of Noale, also known as the Tower of the Bells or the Trevigiana Tower, is one of the most imposing symbols of the ancient medieval village. Approximately 43 meters high, it originally served as a fortified entrance gate for those coming from Treviso, integrating into the defensive system of the Tempesta family. The exposed brick structure is topped by a bell cell and an octagonal drum housing the clock, an element that dominates the city skyline. Located at the edge of Piazza Castello, the tower not only marks the time for the community but represents a visible link to the city's military and civil past, harmonizing perfectly with the nearby Rocca and the frescoed palaces of the center, testifying to the historical importance of Noale.

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.

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 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.

The Treviso-Ostiglia cycle path is an exceptional example of railway reconversion, born on the track of a 20th-century military line. With its approximately 118 kilometers, it crosses the Veneto region to Lombardy, offering a flat route immersed in greenery. The route allows you to cycle in complete safety away from cars, passing from the Parco del Sile 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 path, 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.

...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...