Discover what to do in Martellago: the Martellago lake park, Mulino Gnocco, Lago Blu di Maerne.
Where is Martellago?
The municipality of Martellago borders to the north with Scorzè, to the south with Spinea, to the southwest with Mirano, to the southeast with Mestre, to the west with Salzano, to the east with Mestre.
Bike ride in Martellago
Start of the route at Parco Tombotto
The recommended cycling route starts from the parking lot of Parco Tombotto, a public green area nestled in the quiet housing complex in the heart of the Maerne hamlet.
Towards Parco Ilaria Alpi
Take the path that starts from the parking lot and crosses the tree-lined garden. Continue west along the path leading to the park exit, connecting to the cycle/pedestrian path. Continue for about 100 meters west along the cycle/pedestrian path until you reach Via Stazione.
At the intersection with Via Stazione, turn right and continue for 300 meters in the shade of linden trees and maritime pines. At the intersection with Piazza IV Novembre, veer slightly left, then right, and proceed along Piazza IV Novembre passing in front of the white salient facade of the archpriest church culminating in suggestive pinnacles.
Continue for 200 meters and turn left into Piazza Ilaria Alpi. Continue for about 120 meters and take the small road on your right that leads to Parco Ilaria Alpi.
Follow the route that crosses the green area, equipped with a basketball court, towards tall cypress poplars. Continue along the small road until you reach the small bridge over the Marenzego river, after which you resume the comfortable bike path that passes through Parco Isonzo and runs along the river until you reach the charming Mulino di Gnocco.
Pass by Mulino Gnocco and proceed along Via Mulino for 350 meters. At the intersection turn right onto Via Ca’ Rossa and continue for 1 km, then turn left onto a dirt road at the parting of the canopies of tall trees (45.52764924087866, 12.163549179328507). Travel along the dirt road flanked by tall plane trees, maritime pines, cypresses, and acacias.
Exploring Parco delle Chiuse
The route goes deeper into the lush and thick forest vegetation surrounding two large water basins formed where sand extraction deposits once stood. Left in a state of degradation for many years, the area was later redeveloped and today is characterized by a complex and delicate heritage of faunal and plant biodiversity that attracts hikers every year looking for a quiet place removed from concrete and pollution.
A natural destination immersed in greenery and seemingly suspended in a primordial and timeless dimension, Parco delle Chiuse is a point of reference for anyone wishing to explore a flourishing unspoiled oasis in the Venetian hinterland.
The Lago Blu di Maerne
Follow the path that runs along the large water basins and, after the visit, return to the entrance of the nature reserve. Leave the entrance of the oasis behind you and turn left, continue for 350 meters along Via Ca’ Bembo and turn right. Continue for 300 meters along the tree-lined road until you reach the Lago Blu di Maerne, a splendid body of water surrounded by thick vegetation where sports fishing enthusiasts go.
Recommendations and return to the starting point
If you are wondering what to do in Martellago and you are curious to discover a serene lakeside location set in the pleasant rural scenery made up of vast cultivated extensions bordered by tall hedges, lapped by the winding course of the Dese and dotted with fascinating rustic buildings, the Lago Blu di Maerne is certainly a recommended destination.
After the visit, return to Via Ca’ Bembo, at the intersection turn left and continue for about 850 meters, then, at Eno_Ciccchetteria turn left onto Via Rialto. Proceed along Via Rialto for 450 meters. Upon reaching the towering bell tower of Maerne, turn left and proceed along Piazza IV Novembre for another 450 meters, then turn right onto Via Alessandro Manzoni. Continue on Via Alessandro Manzoni for 1 km until you return to the starting point.
Unique Experience Discovering Martellago
The bike ride in Martellago offers an unforgettable experience through evocative, historical and naturalistic places, allowing cyclists to immerse themselves in a primordial dimension surrounded by the lush flora and fauna of the Venetian hinterland.
