The best road cycling routes around San Donà Di Piave

The course of the Cavetta Canal which flows into the Piave river.

The Cortellazzo Bridge, located in the homonymous fishing village in Jesolo, is a characteristic mobile structure that crosses the artificial Cavetta canal, a vital waterway connecting the Sile and Piave rivers. This bridge plays a crucial role for both road traffic in the area and inland navigation, allowing the passage of recreational and commercial vessels. The structure opens exclusively by telephone reservation during dedicated time slots, which differ between the summer and winter seasons, thus ensuring a balance between road and river traffic. Beyond its practical function, the bridge represents a historical symbol of Cortellazzo's identity, linked to the tradition of fishermen and the historical land reclamation works of the Veneto region.

At La Salute and from the bridge over the Livenza, there are great views of the Livenza.

An asphalted side road with very little car traffic. The view of the Livenza is almost permanent and when the Livenza has a calm water flow, there are great opportunities for mirror image photos.

The Duomo di Santa Maria delle Grazie (also commonly called the cathedral) is the main church and the historical symbol of San Donà di Piave. It is located in the heart of the city center and belongs to the diocese of Treviso. Origins: The first religious structure was built in the second half of the 15th century. The building was later rebuilt in neoclassical style in the 19th century by the Venetian architect Gian Battista Meduna. Destruction: During World War I, being on the Piave front line, the church was completely razed to the ground by bombing. In 1917, the retreating Italian army also blew up the bell tower so as not to leave it as an observation point for the enemy. Rebirth: The current building was reconstructed between 1919 and 1923 based on a design by architect Giuseppe Torres. It was solemnly consecrated on September 19, 1925, by the Bishop of Treviso. Style: Torres decided to maintain the strong neoclassical imprint of the previous 19th-century structure, explicitly drawing inspiration from the famous Church of the Redeemer in Venice. It features a single, large central nave topped by a solemn barrel vault. Six communicating chapels open up on the sides. Behind the main altar, precious Carrara marble sculptures stand out. The bell tower: At its top stands a bronze statue of an angel with a sword. The current one replaces the original statue by Torres, which was destroyed by lightning in 1966.

The Boccafossa pumping station, located in Torre di Mosto along the Livenza river, is a vital hub for Eastern Veneto managed by the Consorzio di Bonifica. In addition to ensuring the hydraulic safety of a fragile and historically marshy territory, it houses a water purification center fundamental for the Veritas water network, which also serves the Venetian coast. In recent times, the plant has become a critical outpost to counter the salt wedge during droughts. The site is not only technical but also cultural: it hosts the Museo del Paesaggio (Landscape Museum), which tells the story of land reclamation. A transit point for cycle tourism, it symbolizes the balance between engineering and environment.

This house of God in Cimadolmo bears a name as its patron saint that is truly on everyone's lips, yet probably only a few will know the person behind it: The feast day of Saint Sylvester (San Silvestro) is on December 31st. He lived at the end of the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century and was Bishop of Rome when Emperor Constantine, with the Edict of Milan – known as the "Edict of Tolerance" – recognized Christianity as a religion, thereby (at least temporarily) ending the era of bloody Christian persecution.

The ride itself is very relaxing on a racing bike, given the time of year. The return route is much better, with much less traffic and secondary roads along the river. Next time, I'll always ride the same way there and back. Happy TOUR, everyone! 💪