Easy hikes and walks around Natural Park regionale del Fiume Sile

Decisive and imposing in the typical architecture of a production building, it is the red Mandelli mill that rises at the confluence of the Storga with the Sile towards Silea.

The hiking trail and the cemetery of the transport boats is unique.

Il Gran Bosco dei Fontanassi is a suggestive area of springs always accessible from which the waters of the Sile, the longest spring river in Italy, originate. The paths are cool and silent, passable by MTB, with some sections where it is necessary to proceed on foot 🚲. In the heart of the forest is the Fontanasso dea Coa Longa: "fontanasso" means spring, "coa longa" means long tail of clear water 💧 The nearest parking is at Porta dell’Acqua, the point where the aquifer that gives rise to the Sile emerges and from which the short path to the springs and the Fontanasso starts.

Along the Restera, the picturesque cycle-pedestrian path that runs along the Sile river between Silea and Casier, lies one of the most fascinating industrial archaeological sites in the Veneto region: the Cimitero dei Burci (Ship Graveyard). In this stretch of water lie the wrecks of nineteen large historic wooden transport vessels, precisely called "burci". Used for centuries to transport goods from Treviso to Venice, these ships were deliberately sunk by their boatmen between 1974 and 1975 as a form of protest against the advent of road transport, which was marking the end of their era. Today, a system of wooden walkways suspended over the water allows you to walk right over the wrecks, which have been partially submerged and colonized by river flora and fauna, creating a unique and poetic blend of history and nature.

In Piazza Pio X in Casier, water and time merge in a unique sculptural work: the fountain with the hydromechanical clock, designed by master watchmaker Alberto Gorla. This fascinating installation combines the ancient tradition of mechanics with the fluidity of the natural element, celebrating the deep bond between the municipality of Treviso and the Sile river. The clock's operation is entirely regulated by the motive force of the water flowing from the spring. The flow precisely drives wheels, gears, and rockers, moving the hands on the dial and marking time in an ecological and evocative way. Having become one of Casier's modern symbols, the fountain is not just an element of urban decor, but an attraction that enchants passers-by and visitors with its hypnotic and relaxing combination of human ingenuity and nature.

The Green Lake of Casier is a charming natural oasis located in Dosson, fortunately born from the environmental recovery of a former clay quarry. This body of water, surrounded by dense riparian vegetation, has become over time a true refuge for local biodiversity and a beloved destination for those seeking a peaceful corner just a stone's throw from Treviso. Today, the area is mainly managed for sport fishing and is frequented by families and walkers who take advantage of the shaded paths along its banks to relax or engage in outdoor activities. Together with the nearby stretch of the Sile Park, the Green Lake represents a fundamental green lung for the municipal territory, demonstrating how nature can splendidly reclaim spaces once linked to industrial activity.

Excellent place to relax between the bends of the Sile river.

The Cimitero dei burci is located at the confluence between the new cut of the Sile and the branch of the Sil morto, in a sheltered bend of the Sile river. Its area is about 15,000 square meters.