The best cycling routes around Mogliano Veneto

Mulino Michieletto (formerly Pamio), the “middle mill”, the smallest of the Scorzè mills. Of sixteenth-century origin, it passed through various owners and was managed by the millers of the Pamio family who took care of its operation and productive activity. Today it is a private property with horse breeding; in addition to the two barns (haylofts) for sheltering vehicles, the two entry holes for the spindles (pins) have been preserved on the south wall. From here, without a doubt, begins the most interesting area from a landscape point of view of the Quattro Mulini Cycle-Pedestrian Path. Leaving the urban area, you immerse yourself completely in the countryside. The path, bordered by a wooden fence, follows the sinuous course of the river and its many bends up to the Mulino Todori, between the localities of Contea and Canove.

The Cosma Mill (formerly Pavanetto) is one of the four currently present in the municipal area, silent witnesses of a time when water was a precious resource and marked daily life. Dating back to the 15th century, as per a document that sets its construction date to 1470, and belonging to the noble families Donà, Contarini, and Zen, it remained active until 1995. It marks the initial/final stage of the Four Mills cycle path completed in 2019.

The Todori Mill (formerly Pamio) stands between the localities of Contea and Canove. The existence of a mill in this area has been known since 1455. Run by as many as three families, all belonging to the Todori branch of the Pamio family, it had three millstones: for corn, for wheat, and for corn waste and cobs. The mill was subsequently rebuilt by the noble Soranzo family, who created the adjoining manor house with architectural features typical of Venetian villas, of which the central mullioned window can still be identified. The milling activity definitively ceased in the early 1960s. The mill, now privately owned, is located within the Oasi Todori, a municipal green area inaugurated in 201. Characterized by high biodiversity, it currently occupies an area of 2.5 hectares as a refuge and protection for various species of flora and fauna, including woodpecker, swallow, robin, blackbird, sparrow, finch, and water hen. Among the tree species are field maple, hornbeam, poplar, willow, elder, and dogwood. From here, retrace your steps to the starting point, with the option to shorten the route via Via Moglianese.

Located in Scorzè, along the banks of the Dese river, the Mulino Michieletto represents one of the most fascinating testimonies of Venetian hydraulic civilization. An integral part of the charming Percorso dei Quattro Mulini, this historic structure evokes a past when the local economy revolved around the power of water. Although no longer operational, the building retains its architectural charm intact, with visible signs of the ancient water wheels that once ground the area's cereals. Immersed in a valuable natural setting, a short distance from the Oasi Todori, the mill is today a privileged destination for those who enjoy cycle touring or slow walks, offering an authentic and silent glimpse into the symbiosis between man and the riverine territory.

Located in the heart of Treviso, the Loggia dei Cavalieri is one of the city's most precious symbols of its communal past. Built in the second half of the 13th century under the podestà Andrea da Perugia, it was the privileged meeting and leisure place for nobles and knights, who dedicated themselves to games and conversations here. The structure is distinguished by its irregular quadrilateral shape and its large round arches resting on elegant Istrian stone columns. The internal and external walls are decorated with fresco cycles from the medieval era, including chivalric scenes and ornamental motifs that, despite the damage suffered during the bombings of 1944, retain a unique charm. Today, this open and monumental space continues to be a vital center for Treviso's culture.

The first section of the Treviso-Ostiglia cycle path entering the province of Padua.

Il Bastione San Paolo constitutes a fundamental part of Treviso's 16th-century city walls, located in the north-eastern sector of the city. Designed as part of the defensive enhancement desired by the Serenissima, it presents itself as a massive earth and brick structure, engineered to withstand the modern artillery systems of the time. Currently, the area has lost its military function to become one of the most evocative green areas in the historic center. Its tree-lined avenues offer an elevated panoramic walk overlooking the canals below, once defensive moats. It is a perfect example of urban regeneration, where Renaissance engineering blends with the tranquility of the city's river landscape.

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...