The best cycling routes around Arcade

Very pleasant ascent along the cheerful canal

The Dorsale del Montello is a unique mountainous ridge, located in the Treviso plain and characterized by a peculiar geological formation of red earth and conglomerate. This natural bastion extends for about 13 kilometers, offering a dense network of roads called Prese, progressively numbered, which connect the base to the summit. It is a paradise for cyclists and trekking enthusiasts thanks to the variable elevation changes and the beauty of the chestnut and robinia woods. Beyond nature, the area is steeped in history related to the Great War, with monuments such as the Military Shrine, and is famous for its food and wine tradition, ranging from chiodini mushrooms to prized Prosecco wine and dishes of Venetian rural cuisine served in numerous osterias.

Where does the Canale della Vittoria begin, which after 15 km passes in front of my house

Porta San Tommaso is the most imposing of Treviso's gates.

L'Osteria ai Pioppi represents a unique case in the world where artisanal ingenuity meets Venetian culinary tradition. Located in the evocative setting of Montello, the establishment is most famous for its incredible amusement park built entirely by hand by Bruno Ferrin. Every single ride, from roller coasters to complex slides, operates exclusively thanks to the force of gravity and the energy of visitors, without the aid of any electric motor. The gastronomic experience reflects this rustic and genuine spirit through a self-service system that offers local cuisine classics, such as grilled meats, polenta, and typical cheeses. Eating in the shade of the dense poplar forest offers a convivial and timeless atmosphere, capable of uniting the charm of metal carpentry with the straightforwardness of flavors from an old-fashioned osteria.

Built in 1518 under the direction of the podestà Paolo Nani, Porta San Tommaso is the most imposing of Treviso's three 16th-century gates. Probably designed by Fra’ Giovanni Giocondo, it is distinguished by its lavish Istrian stone facade, conceived more as a Renaissance triumphal arch than a simple military structure. The external facade is richly decorated with trophies, coats of arms, and the monumental Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of Venetian rule. A curious detail concerns the statue placed on top: it depicts Saint Paul, a tribute to the podestà Nani (Paolo), although the gate takes its name from the nearby church dedicated to Saint Thomas Becket. Inside, the structure preserves the large arches that once housed the guardrooms and drawbridge mechanisms, still representing today the main access point for those coming from the north.

The "La Tradotta" cycle-pedestrian path winds for about 20 kilometers in the province of Treviso, following the old military railway line used during the Great War between Montebelluna and Susegana. This flat and protected route crosses the municipalities of Montello, offering a total immersion between nature and historical memory. The path is ideal for families and cycle tourists thanks to the absence of slopes and the safety of the route, which allows you to observe old recovered railway houses and valuable agricultural landscapes. Today it represents a fundamental green corridor that connects the historical heritage of the Piave river with the natural beauty of the hills of Treviso.

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...