Cycling the Riviera del Brenta: between canals and Venetian villas

The 5 stops along the route

• 1Start from CicloosteriaThe venue is part of an eco-friendly project inspired by cycle tourism, art, and local products. Thanks to our Rent Bike service, you can pick up your bike in Stra and explore routes that wind through nature, culture, and breathtaking scenery straight out of a painting.
• 2La Lavanda / i tulipani / i Girasoli del BrentaA beautiful agricultural farm set in a small corner of paradise, where you can immerse yourself in the wonderful colors and scents of lavender and sunflowers. The farm specializes in growing aromatic plants — particularly lavender and transforming them into essential oil.
• 3Monumental Squero of DoloThe Monumental Squero of Dolo is one of the most iconic landmarks along the Riviera del Brenta. Located on the banks of the Brenta Canal, it is a valuable reminder of Venice's traditional boatbuilding heritage. Historically, squeri were shipyards where the typical boats of the Venetian Lagoon and inland waterways were built and repaired. Dating back to the 19th century, the Dolo Squero is one of the few surviving examples of this kind of structure. Standing next to the town's historic mills and locks, it reflects the strong connection between Dolo, river navigation, and the trade routes that shaped life along the Riviera del Brenta for centuries.
• 4Villa Badoer FattorettoVilla Badoer Fattoretto is one of the most charming Venetian villas along the Riviera del Brenta, located in Sambruson, a district of Dolo. Its origins date back to the 16th century, when it belonged to the noble Badoer family and served as their summer residence. The estate features a Renaissance central building, two elegant side wings (barchesse), and a beautiful centuries-old park covering more than 20,000 square
• 5Museum at Villa Foscarini RossiThe Footwear Museum at Villa Foscarini Rossi tells the entrepreneurial story of the Rossimoda shoe factory, from 1947 to today. The museum exhibits around 1,500 luxury women's shoe models that the manufacturer produced through collaborations with some of the most prestigious fashion houses in the world, names worth mentioning include Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, and Calvin Klein.