The best MTB trails around Susegana

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 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.

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 "La Tradotta" cycle path is a suggestive 20-kilometer cycle and pedestrian route that follows the track of the old Montebelluna-Susegana military railway. The name derives from the trains that, during the Great War, transported troops and supplies towards the Piave front. The route, predominantly flat and immersed in greenery, connects Montebelluna to Nervesa della Battaglia, running along the slopes of Montello. Along the way, you will encounter the remains of old signal boxes and stations, as well as historical monuments and educational panels that recount the events of 1917-18. It is an ideal itinerary for families and history enthusiasts, offering a direct link between modern slow mobility and the memory of the Treviso territory.

Beautiful location and friendly staff

Historically suggestive. A bit boring and dusty.

The bridge over the Piave

The Castle of San Salvatore in Susegana, owned by the Collalto counts (privately owned), is an imposing medieval fortified complex, built in the second half of the 13th century as a strategic fortress. It later became a stately home and cultural center during the Renaissance, hosting artists such as Cima da Conegliano and writers such as Giovanni Della Casa. It suffered extensive damage during the First World War before being restored for special events.