- Distance and Time required: 9,2 Km | 4.00h
- Elevation gain: 387
- Difficulty: Media
- Starting Point: Public Parking in Strada Nuova delle Grave in Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene
- Short description: Walk along the Prosecco Ring immersed in the UNESCO Hills landscape, among vineyards, village roads, and wide-open views. At the halfway point, we take a path at the foot of the Pre-Alps toward the Hermitage of Saint Albert the Confessor, ending the walk at the Teva waterfall.
- Stroller/Wheelchair accessible: No
Tuesday morning, with the kids at school until the afternoon, Evelina and I decided to walk the Prosecco Ring route, between the villages of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene and San Pietro di Barbozza — with a little detour to the Teva waterfall. Out of habit more than anything, we found ourselves parking near the start of the trail… and right next to a playground. You never know — I might feel like going down the slide on the way back!
The trail is mostly well marked, but I’ll include a few photos of the trickier spots in the description. After the walk description, you’ll find the GPS track — just to be on the safe side.
As soon as we got out of the car, the view was already amazing — and we were just getting started. We took the path that goes downhill to the left of the parking area. After a short descent, we crossed the road and continued straight onto Via Colture. Once we reached Via Follo, we turned right.
Parking
Path at the side of the ParkingWe keep going along this little road, walking between the houses of the village. A rundown old barn catches our eye — on the upper floor, there’s a whole pile of big glass demijohns. Well, we are in the Prosecco Hills, aren’t we? Not far from there, we can also hear the Teva stream rushing by — it's making quite a noise!
The Prosecco Ring is well marked with dedicated signs, which we’ll be following pretty much the whole way. At a crossroads, we turn left onto Via Saccol. We’ve only just started, but reading “Saccol” immediately makes me think of sacol (the local cured meat known in Italian as ossocollo) and I suddenly crave a sandwich and a glass of wine. Evelina, on the other hand, is more focused on taking in the views all around us.
Prosecco Ring Signals
Beautiful PanoramaAfter about 200 meters, we leave the paved road and take the path on the right that climbs through the vineyards. It’s a bit hard but soon we’re at the top, near the Osteria senz’Oste. We keep going along the paved road, and at the fork we stay to the left (Via Mont).
We keep going straight along Via Mont — first on paved road, then a gravel lane, and finally a beautiful path through the vineyards, with unique views over these hills shaped by generations of work. Don’t worry if you don’t see any signs for a while — just stick to the main path and you’ll be fine.
We pass an old farmhouse, a little roadside shrine dedicated to Saint Anthony, and a beautifully restored country house with a tasting area and a selfie sign that says “Valdobbiadene in Love,” with a great view toward San Pietro di Barbozza. Many of the houses and barns around here have been carefully renovated — keeping their rustic charm while blending perfectly into the landscape.
Valdobbiadene in Love
The descentWe keep going straight and take the narrow path that goes down between the vineyards, lined with cypress trees. The ground is a bit rough here, so watch your step. We pass a farmhouse and reach a fork. Here, we follow the signs and turn right, climbing up Via Piander.
This road treats us to small clusters of acacia trees. We pass a little shrine with a wooden crucifix and continue uphill until we reach the village of San Pietro di Barbozza. Only by seeing these hills can you truly appreciate the hard work that goes into growing grapes in this area.
We come across Strada Rebuli on the left, which we take, and here I witness a scene that was common in my hometown when I was a kid: the bread delivery guy with his van, carrying sacks of fresh bread between the houses... the smell coming from that van is amazing; it reminded me of the scent of old-fashioned bread rolls.
When we reach Via Santa Eurosia, we keep walking straight, heading left, and at the next fork, we stay to the right. On a vineyard post, there’s a stone sculpture of a face
We’re on Via Cima, and we reach Via della Grentina on the right. San Pietro di Barbozza is always ahead of us. After the descent, following the signs, we continue left and then go down a path sheltered by a thick hedge of acacia trees. The variety of landscapes we’re crossing on this route is just amazing.
Once past the hedge, we take the dirt road that climbs up to the left and brings us to Via Cal Scura (if you’re unsure, just aim for the road you see above). From Via Cal Scura, keep going all the way to the right. Soon, we reach Strada San Pietro, the main road.
We Reach Via Val Scura
Near San Pietro di BarbozzaWe walk right until we find Via della Cima on the right, which we take, and then immediately turn left onto Via di Laven. We arrive at a sort of little square. In the space in front of a house, some stone sculptures are on display.
We head toward the Parish Church and cross the road to enter Via Teriol. There’s also a fountain here, and I take advantage of it right away — the temperature has risen quite a bit and the effort is starting to show. We walk until the intersection with Via Cal Vecchia del Col, and here we turn left.
We’ve left the vineyards behind and are now on village roads. A stone wall of a house once again hosts some stone sculptures, some of which are quite funny; I wonder what Samuele would say seeing them. Evelina is more drawn to a flower that, with its roots firmly planted on a stone wall, managed to grow its stem and bloom with a bright purple color.
On the left, above a low wall, the peak of Monte Grappa pokes out. After less than 500 meters, we turn left onto Strada del Vitigal and find ourselves at the foothills of the Treviso Pre-Alps. At the next fork, we continue on Strada dei Longher.
We’re still among vineyards, and when we reach a house, we keep left and walk along the path between rows of vines until we reach the paved road Via Cal Piana. At the Ronszedel shrine, we keep right and then take the path on the right (there are signs).
Panorama
Near the HermitageAfter a house, a beautiful view opens up over the sun-kissed Asolo Hills. The climb continues until we reach the junction of Strada Gallina and Strada Volpere. We descend to the right, with endless views, until we reach Strada Sant'Alberto, which we follow.
This trail at the foot of the Pre-Alps leads us, after passing a fork where we keep left, to the Hermitage of Sant’Alberto Confessore. Alongside the rough road, we find an olive grove, protected here from the cold winter winds. Evelina points out that there’s probably a microclimate here ideal for olive growing, because warm air rises from below and the mountain slope shields the trees from the wind. There’s also a wooden bench where we stop for a moment to enjoy the company of the forest.
Hermitage of Sant'Alberto
Santo Stefano di ValdobbiadeneThe Hermitage itself doesn’t offer a great view since the vegetation has grown thick all around, but I think we’ve already had plenty of spectacular panoramas. From here, we head down toward Santo Stefano by taking a small path on the right. The descent is steep, so we pay close attention — especially me, with my legendary balance of a tipsy tightrope walker.
Once the descent is over without issues, we turn left and reach Via Strada Santo Stefano. From here, we no longer follow the Prosecco Ring signs because we want to visit the Teva waterfall.
We cross the road to take Via della Chiesa and then turn right onto Via Grave, which we follow until the intersection with Via Menegazzi. Right at the intersection, you can hear the roar of water, and to our left is the Cantina Zilli. Fabio is always happy to show his winery, with the Teva stream running through it, and offer a taste of fresh spring Prosecco.
After the visit and stocking up on Prosecco, we continue along Via Grave (to the left) until we reach the signs for the Prosecco Superiore Ring route. We turn left for the final climb back to the parking lot.
If you want to stock up on Prosecco at Cantina Zilli, the car is about 300 meters away — you can leave the boxes there and pick them up by car later.
Cantina Zilli Santo Stefano
Teva WaterfallPhotos
Eat and drink... near Valdobbiadene
Cantina Zilli – Fresh spring Prosecco
In the winery, you can enjoy the goodness of a fine Prosecco right in front of a waterfall.
Via Grave, 9 – 31049 Valdobbiadene
Tel. +39 349 543 8427
Track Gps
What to see
Views over the Prosecco Hills
The villages of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene and San Pietro di Barbozza
Hermitage of Sant'Alberto Confessore, probably built before the 1500s. It was a pilgrimage destination for nearby villages to pray for rain during droughts.
Eat and drink... near Valdobbiadene
Cantina Zilli – Fresh spring Prosecco
In the winery, you can enjoy the goodness of a fine Prosecco right in front of a waterfall.
Via Grave, 9 – 31049 Valdobbiadene
Tel. +39 349 543 8427
Refreshment Points
Fountain at the start and near the Church of San Pietro di Barbozza
Local bars and cafes in the villages of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene and San Pietro di Barbozza
Curiosities
Next to the Hermitage of Sant'Alberto Confessore is the "Hermits’ House," which was lived in until the death of the last hermit in the 1950s.