Hiking in the Euganean Hills

Highlights

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.

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

What’s included?

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
Everyting not indicated

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Lovivo Tour Experience

About operator:

Lovivo Tour Experience is a tourist services agency in the heart of Abano Terme, an expert in creating synergy among operators in the world of tourism, culture, gastronomy, sports and crafts. We want to excite you with memorable experiences, we don’t want you just to visit a territory, but let you experience its tradition, its excellence and its uniqueness. Because for us the journey is a real experience. Live it with Lovivo! The network of Lovivo Tour Experience’s partners is based and grows from close relations, friendship and trust. Thanks above all to the authenticity of this people who love their job and do it with passion. Our partners are ready to open the doors of their activities, historic buildings, Villas, Castles and wine cellars. Our team consists of professionals in the field of tourism and hospitality with a great passion for the venetian territory, who decided to join forces to create different tourist offer and a new way of living the Euganean Hills and surroundings.