The Best Cycling Routes Between Mogliano Veneto, Treviso and Venice

The Restera del Sile: the flagship route

The Restera del Sile is a cycle-pedestrian path following the River Sile east from Treviso towards Portegrandi and the lagoon. The route is largely flat, shaded by riverside woodland in sections, with a mixed surface of asphalt and fine gravel depending on the stretch. It is one of the most valued routes among Veneto cyclists for combining nature, fresh water and absence of motor traffic.

From Mogliano Veneto you reach Treviso in 30-40 minutes on low-traffic secondary roads, or in 15 minutes by train with bikes if you prefer to shorten the first leg. The Restera entrance is near Treviso historic centre, close to the Buranelli and the river. Heading east you pass historic watermills, wooden bridges, waterbird watching and wetland countryside typical of the Parco Regionale del Fiume Sile.

• Length: over 20 km from Treviso centre towards Portegrandi (modular).
• Difficulty: low, suitable for families with children who can ride.
• Surface: mixed, city or trekking bikes recommended.
• Access from Mogliano: direct ride or train to Treviso plus Restera.

Parco Regionale del Fiume Sile

The Parco Regionale del Fiume Sile protects the entire course of the Sile from its source at Casacorba to the mouth in the lagoon. The area features clear water, riverside vegetation, historic mills and aquatic wildlife. The Restera is its main axis for cyclists and walkers, but the park also includes secondary trails and areas equipped for birdwatching.

Casale sul Sile, a village on the river east of Treviso, is a natural stop along the route: a compact historic centre, green banks, shade for a bar break. Continuing towards Portegrandi the landscape opens towards the lagoon, marking the transition between fresh and salt water that also defines the Venice Garden territory, the initiative linking 14 comuni between the Sile and the Venice Lagoon, led by Mogliano Veneto.

• Source: Casacorba (Asiago plateau), mouth: Venice Lagoon.
• Stops: Treviso, Casale sul Sile, Roncade, Portegrandi.
• Activities: cycling, hiking, birdwatching, nature photography.
• Ideal season: spring and autumn, summer with an early morning start.

Treviso by bike: the city on two wheels

Treviso is one of Italy's most bike-friendly cities: a compact historic centre, porticoes, canals and an urban cycle network linking the station, university, Parco Sant'Anna and the Restera entrance. Cycling under the centre porticoes, crossing the Buranelli and reaching the River Sile takes just over an hour from Mogliano, coffee stop included.

The Treviso-Ostiglia cycle path, following the former military railway, branches from the city north-east and west, offering an alternative to the Restera for exploring the plain without urban traffic. The urban section in Treviso is well signed with blue lanes and dedicated markers.

• Treviso centre: porticoes, Buranelli, canals, all reachable by bike.
• Treviso-Ostiglia: over 50 km regional network, flat.
• Treviso station: bike parking, connection with trains from Mogliano.
• Duration from Mogliano: 30-40 minutes cycling to the centre.

Local routes from Mogliano Veneto

You do not need 50 km to enjoy cycling from Mogliano Veneto. Shorter loops on moderately trafficked provincial roads and embankments through Treviso farmland surround the town. A typical Mogliano-Treviso-Mogliano loop covers 25-35 km and takes half a day with a city break. Towards Zero Branco and plain villages the pace is even more relaxed.

Casa Lilla on Via Selve 57/1 provides four bicycles for guests, useful for reaching the railway station, shopping or setting off directly towards Treviso without renting elsewhere. Private fenced parking lets you leave the car safely and use only bikes for a full day out.

• Mogliano-Treviso loop: 25-35 km, half day.
• Towards Zero Branco: countryside, lighter traffic.
• Mogliano Veneto station: 5 minutes by bike from many residential areas.
• 4 bicycles available on site, check conditions when booking.

Venice, the Lido and cycling limits in the lagoon

Bicycles are banned in Venice historic centre: you cannot ride between Rialto and San Marco, and non-folding bikes cannot be carried freely on vaporetti. This rule is strictly enforced and fines are steep. Those who want to cycle «towards Venice» should think of the Lido di Venezia, the island south-east of the lagoon, reachable by vaporetto from Piazzale Roma or Fondamente Nove.

On the Lido bicycles are part of daily life: wide streets, beaches, the route towards San Nicolò lighthouse and local rental options. The typical itinerary from Mogliano is train to Venezia Santa Lucia, vaporetto to the Lido, cycling on the island and evening return. Home bikes stay in Mogliano: bringing your own into the lagoon complicates transport with no real advantage.

• Venice historic centre: bikes banned, steep fines.
• Lido di Venezia: bikes allowed, rental available locally.
• Reaching the Lido: vaporetto from Piazzale Roma or Fondamente Nove.
• Strategy: bikes in Mogliano for mainland, train plus vaporetto for the sea.

Practical tips: equipment, safety and seasons

On the Veneto plain a helmet is always recommended, front and rear lights if you return after dusk. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen and a refillable bottle. Provincial roads between Mogliano and Treviso carry traffic at peak hours: prefer cycle paths where they exist and ride early on summer mornings.

Spring and autumn are ideal for cycling along the Sile: mild temperatures, golden light, fewer crowds. After rain gravel sections can be wet, wait for them to dry. Integrate the bike into your stay calendar: one Restera day, one Venice day by train, one rest day. The Veneto is also discovered slowly, on two wheels.

• Helmet and lights: recommended, mandatory for minors in some contexts.
• Summer: start 8:00-9:00, avoid midday heat.
• Maps: Google Maps bike mode or Komoot for signed routes.
• Punctures: bike shop in Treviso in emergency, basic kit if you have one.

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