The best cycling routes around San Polo 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.

The Castle of Collalto is an ancient medieval manor founded in the 12th century by the noble family of the Counts of Collalto. Strategically positioned on a hill overlooking the Piave plain, the castle soon became the hub of a vast and powerful feud. Over the centuries, the structure transformed from a military fortress into a splendid noble residence, enriched with works of art including frescoes by Pordenone. Unfortunately, its crucial position on the front line during World War I led to its almost total destruction under bombardment. Today, of the glorious original complex, the evocative ruins remain, dominated by the imposing 12th-century master tower, the defensive walls, and the nearby church of San Giorgio, which bear witness to the millennial charm of one of the most important historical sites in the Marca Trevigiana.

A tower with the image of the great writer Hemingway along the banks of the Piave river, near Fossalta di Piave (VE).

The pontoon bridge between Fossalta and Noventa di Piave is a suggestive floating structure that represents one of the last testaments to traditional river engineering on the Sacro alla Patria river. The structure, formed by a series of connected barges that float according to the water level, constitutes a vital and historical link between the two banks. Beyond its practical utility, the bridge offers a unique sensory experience: the slight rolling and the rustling of the current accompany the passage of cars and cycle tourists, immersed in a natural landscape of rare beauty. A symbol of local identity and of a time when man constantly dialogued with the rhythms of the river, the bridge remains a fundamental stop for those seeking slow and conscious mobility, capable of uniting technical ingenuity and respect for the riparian environment.

Ponte della Priula is a dynamic hamlet in the municipality of Susegana, located on the left bank of the Piave river. The name of the locality derives from the noble Venetian family of the Priuli, who in the past owned vast estates and villas in this strategic area. Born as a crucial crossing point where ancient Roman roads intersected, today the hamlet is an important residential and commercial center of the Marca Trevigiana. Its modern development is inextricably linked to the presence of the bridge, but the inhabited center also offers places of interest such as the Votive Temple, dedicated to the fallen of the Great War, and natural areas along the riverbanks, frequented for walks and outdoor activities in a landscape that blends wartime history and river nature.

Beautiful view of the Piave from the bridge between Ponte della Priula and Susegana.

The Castello di San Salvatore, which dominates the town of Susegana, is one of the most imposing late medieval fortifications in Italy and the symbol of the power of the Counts of Collalto. Built starting from the 13th century, it transformed over time into a lavish Renaissance residence, becoming a cultural center of international importance. Despite the very serious damage suffered during the Great War, when it was on the Piave front line, the castle has been carefully restored by the Collalto family. Today, it welcomes visitors with its crenellated walls and splendid hanging garden, offering a breathtaking view of the Prosecco hills and testifying to eight centuries of aristocratic history amidst art, battles, and excellent wine-making traditions.