When the weekend arrives, we are often very tired and don’t always have enough energy and courage to embark on a several-hour car trip to enjoy the mountains or the sea. Taking walks in Treviso province can be a real tonic: the Treviso area and the Asolo hills offer many opportunities for group hikes or solo strolls—you just need to know where to go.
Not everyone is fully aware of how beautiful the surroundings of Treviso are, with countless trails perfect for a Sunday trek.
The province of Treviso and its itineraries, however, are not exactly well known to those who are not regular visitors to these lands. This is where we at Meeters come in!
Organizing events for years, we have developed an increasingly deep knowledge of the neighboring territories: this has allowed us to discover many otherwise overlooked spots up close; we believe in the importance of improving the quality of one’s free time through creating new memories or the birth of new friendships and knowing where to go for walks in Treviso can be decisive in these cases.
One place we discovered and highly recommend is the Regional Natural Park of the Sile River. This park offers a variety of nature-immersed paths, perfect for relaxing walks or more challenging hikes. The Sile River, with its calm and clear waters, is ideal for photography lovers or anyone seeking a moment of tranquility away from the city bustle.
Moreover, along the park’s trails, you can encounter a rich and varied wildlife, making every visit a unique experience. Organizing events in this natural setting, we have witnessed many friendships forming and unforgettable memories being made, confirming our belief that the beauty of the territory can enrich the lives of those who explore it.
With this premise, let’s discover the best walks in Treviso within a few dozen kilometers from the provincial capital.
Around the Montello Woods
In the middle of the Treviso plain, there is a modest-sized hill, a sort of solitary rise that offers many surprises. Located south of the Piave River, Montello (its name) has been consistently chosen over the centuries as a site for human settlements.
Its peak splendor came during the years of the Serenissima’s rule, which took advantage of its rich woods to harvest vast amounts of timber. The Montello forest became one of the most important places for the Serenissima’s success, and laws created to protect it have allowed part of this hill to reach the present day in enviable condition.
The Montello forest can be crossed thanks to a dense network of roads called prese; just take one and you’ll find yourself immersed in a bucolic, almost fairy-tale atmosphere, with some caves or sinkholes to surprise you.
Birdsong accompanies your walk, while sun rays filter through the tree leaves, creating light and shadow plays on the ground. Along the way, it’s easy to come across small peaceful streams, whose babbling blends harmoniously with the rustling of leaves stirred by the wind. The prese are not just passageways but trails that tell the story of the place: every curve, every clearing seems to carry memories of ancient legends and traditions.
The scents of earth and vegetation mix into a natural bouquet that fills the senses, while the eye loses itself in the variety of colors and shapes characterizing the undergrowth. Montello is not just a forest but a corner of the world where nature still holds its enchanting power, capable of making you forget for a moment the frenzy of modern life.
The walk, however, is not entirely free from human elements. During the Great War, Montello hill was on the front line and saw the construction of military works aimed at slowing the advance of the Austro-Hungarian army.
The Murals Village
We usually associate murals and graffiti with an urban cultural universe, but this is not always true: there is a triad of small villages in northern Treviso, even further north than Vittorio Veneto, that have turned murals into a cultural journey through their history.
Tarzo, Fratta, and Colmaggiore are three small villages with a combined population under 6,000 near Lake di Lago (yes, that’s its real name). Walking through the streets of these three places, especially in the old parts of the villages, you can come across large murals on house walls in various styles.
These murals, the work of local and international artists, tell ancient and modern stories, transporting viewers on a visual journey through time and the traditions of these lands. Each painting is a unique piece reflecting the soul of the place, depicting scenes of daily life, legends of the past, or simply bursts of colors and shapes breaking the monotony of stone facades.
The initiative to decorate walls with these artworks started a few years ago, aiming to enhance cultural heritage and attract curious visitors. So, strolling through the alleys of Tarzo, Fratta, and Colmaggiore, you can’t help but stop to admire these masterpieces, letting yourself be carried away by the stories they tell and the feelings they evoke.
These were created by groups of artists starting in 2010, when the municipalities joined forces to revitalize parts of the villages depopulated due to demographic changes. The murals have a historical character, recounting various moments of village life using different graphic and pictorial styles.
Needless to say, visiting these villages can be a very pleasant experience: the atmosphere is nice, the air is fresh, and nature is lush! Walking amid greenery is always something that can lift your spirits.
The Mills of Quinto
The Sile River is very important for this part of Veneto, thanks to its steady flow and fairly strong current. These water features allowed humans to build several mills along the riverbanks over the years, with the earliest dating back over 1,300 years.
Today, several of these mills are perfectly visible from the ancient village of Quinto di Treviso, near the provincial capital. In the center of this small town, there are three mills—Favaro, Rachello, and Bordignon—that remain in excellent condition thanks to their operation continuing until the early 2000s.
These mills not only represent a piece of local history but are also symbols of the culture and artisanal traditions that have characterized Quinto di Treviso for centuries. Each mill has its unique story: the Favaro Mill, with its sturdy walls and wooden blades, was famous for the quality of its flours; the Rachello Mill, located along a picturesque canal, was a gathering point for local farmers; while the Bordignon Mill, with its imposing structure, was known for producing sunflower seed oil.
Today dedicated to the Madonna del Piave, with a pyramid-shaped memorial stone honoring the fallen, made using stones from the Piave itself.
From Fonti to the Island of the Dead, the route to follow is quite simple: take Via della Vittoria south until the junction with Via Montello. Continuing on Via della Vittoria, you essentially enter a country path, while Via Montello is easier to traverse.
The Island of the Dead and its surroundings are also reachable by car, although you lose some of the magic that a good walk can offer.
Walks in Treviso: A Few More Names
So far, we have thoroughly mentioned several walks in Treviso to stretch your legs, but these are not all. We want to quickly list a few more names to please walkers who appreciate having plenty of choices!
Here are some itineraries we recommend:
- The Burci Cemetery along the Sile
- The Collalto climb at San Zenone degli Ezzelini
- From Pederobba to the Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Curogna
- The Garzaia trail near Pederobba
- Along the old railway beside the Piave at Bidasio
- The loop around the Giant’s Forest at Castelcucco
- The Castelcies trail at Cavaso del Tomba