Is it possible to fall in love with a place so much that you want to return again and again? It can happen, especially if the place in question is located in the beautiful Berici Hills , near Vicenza.
Here, you'll find abundant nature awaiting you, and villages nestled like jewels in the landscape; this is what the Berici Hills are all about: a place that can enchant and make anyone fall in love with its landscapes.
A day is enough to explore this place, but a lifetime isn't enough to be satisfied with having seen it. So, pack your bags, because on your next weekend away, you'll head to your short-term rental apartment in Vicenza to explore the trails of the Berici Hills , enjoying a relaxing getaway with everything you need.
The tranquility and beauty of the Berici Hills
Between dirt country roads, lush vegetation, mule tracks, and woodland paths, the Berici Hills are a place on earth worth discovering, exploring, and loving. Here, man and nature have coexisted in perfect harmony for centuries, and the crops blend seamlessly into the landscape, testifying to this union. Here are the key points you can't miss.
Lake Fimon
One of the first places to reach from Vicenza in the Berici Hills is Lake Fimon , one of the few natural bodies of water in the area. Exploring its perimeter allows you to enter a suspended, borderline dimension, where the silence is broken only by the rustling of water birds or the wind rising to ripple its surface.
Here and there, you can glimpse the remains of prehistoric pile dwellings, evidence of an ancient and discreet human presence. The surrounding greenery is dense, authentic, almost wild. This is a very important lake from a historical and naturalistic perspective, with abundant fauna and flora, ideal for an unforgettable 5 km dirt trail walk.
The Valley of the Fimon Mills
Once you reach the village bordered by the lake of the same name, you can continue on a relaxing nature trail, with fairytale-like scenery and traces of a past when the communion between man and nature was even closer. You'll find rustic houses and watermills that were active at the end of the 15th century. The Valle dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills) is a fairytale-like landscape that will allow you to stroll through chestnut groves and vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Lumignano di Longare
This small village nestled in the rock is famous for its climbing walls but also for its vibrant rock-dwelling spirit. Here lies a supreme example of limestone construction, the Hermitage of San Cassiano , which you can reach with a short climb. This ascetic place is essential, a refuge for body and soul: here you can feel in touch with yourself and the world, stark yet alive and full of energy.
Also in Lumignano, you can explore the village of Costozza , a hamlet of Longare, where Venetian villas like Villa Trento Carli and Villa Da Schio alternate with caves carved into the rock and used as food coolers. Today, you can stop here to taste wines and local products offered by the wineries. The streets of Lumignano are quiet and relaxing, full of charm and will leave you spellbound.
Montegalda
Eugenean Hills the municipality boasts seven hills, like the capital city. It is home to the Grimani Solini Castle and Villa Fogazzaro-Colbachini, now the Veneto Bell Museum. Here you can stroll through a romantic park containing a collection of bells from around the world.
Villa Valmarana ai Nani
And if you're passionate about beautiful things and have a passion for art, on your return to Vicenza you can't miss a visit to Villa Valmarana . It houses the famous frescoes by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, some of the finest examples of 18th-century painting and masterpieces that testify to Tiepolo's grandeur and expressive power. Villa Valmarana is worth a visit, with all its buildings including the Palazzina, the Foresteria, the Scuderia, and the rose gardens, a charming Italian garden that will leave you spellbound.
Berici Hills: a never-ending itinerary
If you think these are the only things you'll see in the Berici Hills, you're wrong: beyond the sights to see, the Berici Hills itinerary is an invitation to explore, discover, and slow down. By booking a comfortable apartment all to yourself in Vicenza , you'll have the comfort and independence you need to explore and be enchanted by these landscapes, villas, villages, and flavors unique to Italy.
