Discover what to do in Cinto Caomaggiore in the province of Venice: the parish church of San Biagio, the nature trail of the lakes of Cinto Caomaggiore, the Barabat forest. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Cinto Caomaggiore?
Cinto Caomaggiore borders to the northeast with Sesto al Reghena, to the northwest with Chions, to the south with Portogruaro, to the east with Sesto al Reghena and Gruaro, to the west with Chions and Pramaggiore.
Bike ride in Cinto Caomaggiore and Sesto al Reghena
Start
The recommended bike ride starts from the parking lot behind the town hall in Piazza San Biagio, 1.
Exploring the Church of San Biagio
Leave behind the entrance of the municipal building, cross the pedestrian crossings to reach the white stone-paved area of Piazza San Biagio, from which rises the austere bulk of the church of San Biagio.
The solemn structure is distinguished by a sumptuous facade with projecting sections marked by two pairs of Corinthian semi-columns supporting the architrave, the pediment bearing the inscription: “D.O.M. ET S. BLASIO EP. – MART. SACRUM” and the triangular pediment surmounted by a Latin cross that completes the vertical development of the structure.
Accessible through three massive wooden portals, the central one surmounted by an arch and framed by two columns supporting the entablature, the sumptuous place of worship is flanked by a soaring square-based bell tower in exposed brick, in which four mullioned windows open in the bell chamber.
Exploring the Regional Park of Rivers and Lakes
Head towards the John Paul II oratory passing behind the church and take Via Guglielmo Marconi until you reach the headquarters of the Regional Park of Local Interest of the Reghena, Lemene Rivers and the lakes of Cinto.
From the park headquarters, take the cycle-pedestrian path on your left that winds through the serene woodland and shrub vegetation lapped by the Caomaggiore River.
Following the cycle path to the Barabat forest
After a few meters, at the intersection with Via Lungo Mulino, keep left and proceed for about 2 km always keeping right, immersing yourself in the lush agricultural scenery of Cinto until you emerge onto Via Udine (45.84119099777891, 12.788938983930997).
At this point turn right and proceed for 350 meters, cross the underpass and take the first side road on the right that goes into the pleasant rural landscape among vast cultivated fields, dense wooded areas and meadows made fertile by the fresh spring waters of the Caomaggiore and the clear Lake Premarine.
Reach the wooded bank of the large body of water, turn right and follow the serene route that follows the sinuous course of the lake’s embankment.
At the fork (45.84717065330667, 12.806293135559772) take the path to the right and continue in a northeasterly direction, staying at the edge of the large poplar grove on your right.
Follow the white path that leads to the exit of the forest. After crossing a small wooden bridge, cross the pedestrian crossings and continue until you immerse yourself in the vast green area of the Prati Burovich. Once you reach the park exit marked by a well-kept hedge (45.848126553694925, 12.812868792870914), continue straight, cross the bridge over the Reghena River, then keep right and proceed to the intersection with Viale degli Olmi (45.84608289385667, 12.812582767905337).
Exploring nature along the Reghena River
Turn right and cross the bridge, then take the first side road on the left and, unless prohibited, proceed along the path that runs alongside the Reghena River until you reach the intersection with Via Risere (45.83314088042719, 12.800820976506547). Turn left, cross the bridge on Via Risere and continue to the intersection with Strada Provinciale 28.
Turn right, go under the underpass and the “Fiume Reghena Bridge“, then immediately turn left and continue along the white path that runs along the grassy banks of the river. Follow the watercourse for 2.8 km until you emerge onto Via Alcide de Gasperi.
The Barabat forest
Turn right and proceed for 900 meters, then turn right onto the dirt path of Turundin. Follow the path that winds through the quiet agrarian landscape until you immerse yourself in the Barabat forest. Continue along the Percorso Ex Via Vicinale surrounded by radiant vegetation fed by the crystal-clear waters of the Caomaggiore.
Return to the starting point
The route joins the asphalt road of Via dei Prati and leads to the intersection with Strada Regionale 251.
Turn right and proceed for 900 meters passing through the town center where you will find pizzerias, bakeries, pastry shops and cafes, then turn right onto Via Umberto Grandis.
Following Via Umberto Grandis for 850 meters you will find on your left the entrance to the path of “Lago Acco”; 150 meters further on, on your right, you will find the access to the natural oasis of the “Perisotto” and “Secco” lakes.
After visiting the charming lake natural oasis, you can reach the starting point by passing through Grandis. At the intersection with Strada Regionale 251, turn right until you return to the town hall of Cinto Caomaggiore.
