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The cycle path along the Serraglio Canal follows the waterway through the Venetian countryside, alternating between dirt and asphalt sections. A flat and pleasant route, ideal for cycling away from traffic and discovering a landscape made up of canals, cultivated fields, rows of trees, and small inhabited centers.

Il Parco dei Pensieri, located in the hamlet of Codiverno within the municipality of Vigonza, is a green oasis immersed in the tranquility of the Paduan countryside. Designed as a space for regeneration and reflection, the park winds along cycle paths and walkways immersed in nature, among lush trees, large grassy areas, and bodies of water that recall the ancient river and rural landscape of the territory. The area is conceived not only as a place for outdoor recreation and walks, but also as a true sensory and cultural path, where the protection of local biodiversity is combined with installations and spaces dedicated to rest, meditation, and community events. It represents a precious reference point for leisure time, offering residents and visitors an authentic contact with the natural heritage and peasant memory of the area.

Returning from Fusina (south lagoon) and walking along the rio serraglio, I stopped here to refill my empty water bottle! You will understand, with the sun at its peak 35° degrees and 200% humidity

Tergolandia (known as The Soul's Park) is an original open-air museum located in Bronzola di Campodarsego (Padova). Born in 2010 to unite art and nature, the park extends for about a kilometer along the cycle-pedestrian path that runs alongside the Tergola river. It is an entirely flat route, perfect for walks and bike rides, completely free and open all year round. Its peculiarity lies in the numerous sculptures and artistic installations integrated into the environment: fantastic creatures, gnomes, witches, and dragons made by local artists using natural (like wood) or recycled materials. Along the itinerary, you will also find the ancient Chiesetta di Santa Maria del Panigale, making Tergolandia an ideal stop for those seeking an immersion in fairy tales, history, and the Venetian river landscape.

The Chiesetta di Santa Maria in Campiangalli (today known as Santa Maria del Panigale) is a historical jewel located in Campodarsego (Padua), in the hamlet of Bronzola. Dating back to the 8th-9th century (Lombard period), it is among the oldest places of worship in the Roman Graticolato. It stands in a suggestive position along the banks of the Tergola river, perfectly integrated into Tergolandia, a naturalistic and cultural park enriched with outdoor artistic installations. Maintained by the Alpini and the local community, the small church is an unmissable stop for cycle tourists and walkers travelling the area's cycle paths (like the Treviso-Ostiglia), also appreciated for the presence of a convenient water fountain at the back for refilling water bottles. A perfect blend of history, nature, and peace.

The historic center of Dolo is a gem of the Brenta Riviera, a place where water and history merge in a typically Venetian atmosphere. The beating heart of the town is the ancient monumental Squero from the 16th century, once a shipyard for the repair of boats that sailed up the canal, and the nearby Molini, today evocative venues overlooking the river. Strolling along the banks of Isola della Conca, you can breathe in the charm of yesteryear, with the Vincian locks that regulated the flow of water and the imposing bell tower of the Church of San Rocco dominating the panorama. The center unfolds through elegant historic palaces, small bridges, and lively squares that host markets and historic cafes, making Dolo a perfect and dynamic meeting point between the glorious past of the Serenissima and modern daily life.

Tergolandia, park “art and nature” about 1 km long, with artistic installations made of recycled materials and the small church of Santa Maria in Campanigalli/Panigale, of early medieval origin. You will find several benches and a small fountain near the church.