The best road cycling routes around Giavera Del Montello

Whoever wishes to say a short prayer to Christ the Redeemer in this sanctuary may perhaps use the following text by San Francesco (Francis of Assisi), which he often and gladly spoke, and which he even left to posterity in his spiritual testament: + »We adore you, Lord Jesus Christ, [here] and in all your churches throughout the whole world, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.« The Franciscan Peter Fobes OFM comments on this in a publication as follows: “He expands the faith in the presence of God in the space where he says the prayer to all the churches in the world. He wishes to adore him who has redeemed the world in all the holy places of the world.”

The Stradon del Bosco is a historic itinerary that develops along the southern slope of Montello, in the province of Treviso. This fascinating route, predominantly flat and immersed in nature, runs for long stretches along the Canale del Bosco, an artificial hydraulic work built in the 16th century to divert the waters of the Piave for irrigation and production purposes. Ideally connecting the area of Crocetta del Montello and Montebelluna to Nervesa della Battaglia, the road today represents an ideal destination for lovers of trekking, running, and cycle tourism, particularly for gravel and road bike enthusiasts. In addition to offering suggestive views of the pre-Alpine landscape and the typical oak woods of the hill, the trail intersects the historic "prese" (intakes) of Montello, combining naturalistic beauty with the historical memory of the territory.

The parish church of the Most Holy Redeemer, located in Santa Croce del Montello in the municipality of Nervesa della Battaglia, is a significant place of worship for the Diocese of Treviso. The first structure was built between 1899 and 1900, and was opened for worship precisely on the occasion of the Holy Year of the Redeemer. During the First World War, the building found itself at the heart of the fighting along the Piave line and suffered almost total destruction. It was rapidly rebuilt on the old foundations between 1920 and 1922, and then enlarged in the thirties with the addition of the side aisles and the bell tower. The building today presents itself in a neo-Romanesque style, with a stone facade and a three-nave interior embellished with a checkerboard floor in Verona and Botticino marble, while the apse houses the statues of the Redeemer and Saint Joseph.

The Church of San Giovanni Battista in Nervesa della Battaglia is a place of deep historical and spiritual value, located at the foot of Montello. The current building is the result of a reconstruction after the devastations of the Great War, which almost razed the previous temple to the ground. Architecturally, it presents a sober facade that leads to a bright and solemn interior, where valuable works saved or restored after the conflict are preserved. The church serves as the beating heart of the community, indissolubly linking religious faith with the historical memory of the territory, indelibly marked by the battles of the Piave. Its elevated position also offers a suggestive view of the river and the surrounding plain, inviting reflection.

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.

Very beautiful. Slightly uphill, very pleasant for the landscapes and views of the very well-maintained houses in a natural setting.

The Abbey of Sant'Eustachio, located on the slopes of Montello in Nervesa della Battaglia, is a place steeped in charm and memory. Founded in the 11th century as a Benedictine monastery, it became a cultural center of excellence: it was here, in the 16th century, that Monsignor Giovanni della Casa wrote the famous treatise "Il Galateo". Today, the site presents itself as a monumental open-air ruin, due to the devastating bombings it suffered during the Battle of the Solstice in 1918. The recent conservative restoration has enhanced the imposing stone arcades, transforming them into a suggestive setting for events. Its panoramic position, overlooking the Piave riverbed, makes it an unmissable destination for those seeking a blend of art, history, and landscape.