The best MTB trails around Villorba

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.

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.

Site of the construction and battle of the two bridges. At this point the Piave murmured: "the foreigner shall not pass". Thanks to the English, at this point the Austro-Hungarians were repulsed beyond Monticano.

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

On the banks of the Piave in Spresiano, squeezed between the river and the A27 motorway, stands the Sacrarium dedicated to the Boys of '99. This imposing concrete monument pays homage to the very young conscripts who, barely eighteen years old, were sent to the front in 1917 to defend the last line of the Piave after the defeat of Caporetto. The site, clearly visible from the motorway viaduct, marks a crucial point of the Battle of the Solstice, where Italian resistance prevented the enemy's advance. Today, the sacrarium is a stop filled with silence and memory for those who walk the historic trails along the bank, a symbol of the sacrifice of a generation that changed the course of the Great War.

The Ciclovia il GiraSile is a fascinating cycle-pedestrian path that follows the placid course of the Sile river, winding through the heart of the Regional Natural Park between Treviso and Jesolo. Immersed in a river landscape of rare beauty, the itinerary crosses wetlands, riparian woods, and historic villages, offering a regenerating escape in contact with biodiversity. The route is distinguished by the famous "Restera", the raised embankment where oxen once pulled barges upstream. Along the way, you will encounter the evocative cemeteries of the burci, ancient sunken boats that create an almost magical atmosphere. The path is flat and suitable for everyone, perfect for those seeking a slow experience amidst crystal-clear waters, Venetian villas, and the sweet song of local nature.

The bridge over the Piave

The tombola hill is closed and barred