The Urban Trekking is an annual event that originated in Siena and has spread nationally, promoting slow tourism by combining sports, art, tradition, and the desire to discover the most hidden places in cities.
The theme of the XXII edition is: “The Jubilee Routes between history, culture, and spirituality”.
Through artistic testimonies, sacred buildings, and scenic views, the route will provide an opportunity to rediscover the most authentic soul of Valdobbiadene, where history and faith intertwine in a continuous dialogue with the landscape.
The route will start from Piazza G. Marconi and will wind through the most picturesque corners of the town and the surrounding hills. Along the way, visitors can admire small churches and chapels from the outside, precious testimonies of faith and spirituality.
Among the symbolic places, the Oratory of San Floriano cannot be missed, positioned in a panoramic location on the eponymous hill and reachable via the road to Pianezze. From the square surrounding the church, a splendid view opens up over the historic center and the hills of Valdobbiadene, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The route will also touch on some locations related to the history of silk, which, between the late 18th and 19th centuries, contributed to making Valdobbiadene one of the most important silk centers in Northern Italy. A heritage that survives today in stories and repurposed historic buildings, yet continues to testify to the economic and cultural vibrancy of the past.
At the end of the route, it will be possible to visit the Silk Factory Museum, located at the former Silk Factory of Villa dei Cedri: a place that enhances the local industrial memory related to silk production.
INFO ROUTE
Duration: about 3 hours
Length: about 6 km
Difficulty: easy
Starting point: Piazza Marconi, Loggia of the Municipality
Guided tour departure time: 14:30
