Hiking in the Euganean Hills
Overview
With this trekking-tour, we’ll discover the Monte Venda along Lorenzoni path. Monte Venda, is the highest hill of the Euganean Hills and the only true mountain thank to its height over 600 m.
During our walk, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the ruins of the Monastery of the Benedictines (Order of the Olivietani) monks.
During our walk, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the ruins of the Monastery of the Benedictines (Order of the Olivietani) monks.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Euganean region
- Guided hiking tour with the local guide
- Roundtrip transportation
- Traditional Italian life with your local guide
- Small, intimate group of 8 people or fewer
- Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
What to expect
Itinerary
With this trekking-tour, we’ll discover the Monte Venda along Lorenzoni path. Monte Venda, is the highest hill of the Euganean Hills and the only true mountain thank to its height over 600 m.
During our walk, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the ruins of the Monastery of the Benedictines (Order of the Olivietani) monks. Of the medieval building, dedicated to the St. John the Baptist, remain today just ruins, part of the Monastery, of the clocktower and of the crypt. The legends tell that is was founded in 1197 by Adamo da Torreglia who decided to spend the rest of his life here as a hermit and was after followed by the Benedictine monks of Santa Giustina of Padua.
During our walk we’ll come to know that Monte Venda has even been an important NATO base. From 1955 until 1998 the mountain was a fundamental point of information where over 500 soldiers worked.
Elevation gain of 200 mt.
Length: 7 km in 3 hours.
Difficulty: medium difficulty.
Departure: 2.30 p.m. from Abano Terme.
Stop At:
• Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei, Via Rana Ca' Mori 8, 35042 Este Italy
• Ruderi del Monastero degli Olivetani, Roccolo di Torreglia Monte Venda, Torreglia Italy
With this trekking-tour, we’ll discover the Monte Venda along Lorenzoni path. Monte Venda, is the highest hill of the Euganean Hills and the only true mountain thank to its height over 600 m.
During our walk, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the ruins of the Monastery of the Benedictines (Order of the Olivietani) monks. Of the medieval building, dedicated to the St. John the Baptist, remain today just ruins, part of the Monastery, of the clocktower and of the crypt. The legends tell that is was founded in 1197 by Adamo da Torreglia who decided to spend the rest of his life here as a hermit and was after followed by the Benedictine monks of Santa Giustina of Padua.
During our walk we’ll come to know that Monte Venda has even been an important NATO base. From 1955 until 1998 the mountain was a fundamental point of information where over 500 soldiers worked.
Elevation gain of 200 mt.
Length: 7 km in 3 hours.
Difficulty: medium difficulty.
Departure: 2.30 p.m. from Abano Terme.
Stop At:
• Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei, Via Rana Ca' Mori 8, 35042 Este Italy
• Ruderi del Monastero degli Olivetani, Roccolo di Torreglia Monte Venda, Torreglia Italy
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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November 2021
Stupenda esperienza: passeggiata e trekking a cavallo sui colli euganei perfettamente organizzata dall'agenzia. Impiegati gentili disponibili e affidabili
Stupenda esperienza: passeggiata e trekking a cavallo sui colli euganei perfettamente organizzata dall'agenzia. Impiegati gentili disponibili e affidabili