olli. Euganean Hills, a universe Cto be discovered. www.turismotermeeuganee.it PADUA CITTADELLA Stazione FS (Rail way station) Porta Bassanese tel. +39 049 8752077 - fax +39 049 8755008 tel. +39 049 9404485 - fax +39 049 5972754 Galleria Pedrocchi tel. +39 049 8767927 - fax +39 049 8363316 Piazza del Santo tel. +39 049 8753087 TERME EUGANEE / EUGANEAN SPAS Abano Terme Este Via P. d'Abano, 18 Via G. Negri, 9 tel. +39 049 8669055 - fax +39 049 8669053 tel. +39 0429 600462 - fax +39 0429 611105 mon-sat 8.30-13.00 / 14.30-19.00 sun 9.00-12.00 / 15.00-18.00 Monselice Piazza Mazzini, 15 Montegrotto Terme tel. +39 0429 783026 - fax +39 0429 783026 Viale Stazione, 60 tel. +39 049 793384 - fax +39 049 795276 mon-sat 8.30-13.00 / 14.30-19.00 Montagnana th Castel S. Zeno 2 sun 9.00-12.00 / 15.00-18.00 tel. +39 0429 81320 - fax +39 0429 81320 Battaglia Terme Via Maggiore, 2 Teolo c/o Palazzetto dei Vicari tel. +39 049 526909 - fax +39 049 9101328 tel. +39 049 9925680 - fax +39 049 9900264 Photographic archive: Turismo Padova Terme Euganee, Ente Parco Colli, Comune di Rovolon, Danesin, Mattoschi, Sabbion, Lasalandra, La Fotografica, Zuanon. Diagrammatic map of the Euganean Hills: Studio Kay sas. The following persons have worked on this publication: Luca Crivellaro, Mariaclaudia Crivellaro, Gigliola Lionello, Stefan Marchioro, Gabriella Salmaso. •The Monte della Madonna trail The trails Starting point: Rovolon-Via S. Giorgio. Length: short trail 4.7 Km, long trail 5.4 Km. Difference in height: 300 metres. of the Euganean Hills Degree of difficulty: average, it can be covered by people of all ages, as long as they are wearing the right clothing The Park Organization, in cooperation with the Regional and hiking shoes. Forest Service, is engaged in restoring the most important Average time: 3 hours 30 mins. trails: they have been numbered and catalogued, the paths have been cleaned and repaired and marked with signs •The Monte Rosso trail and provided with rest areas. Starting point: via Circuito Monte Rosso. Length: long trail 1.6 Km, short trail 1.3 Km. •The Monte Cinto trail Difference in height: 155 metres. Starting point: Museo Geopaleontologico di Cava Bomba Degree of difficulty: average, it can be covered by people a Cinto Euganeo. of all ages, as long as they are wearing the right clothing Length: Km 5.3 (including deviations). and hiking shoes. Attention must be paid near the edge Difference in height: 267 metres. of the pit. Degree of difficulty: average. Average time: 1 hour 30 mins. Average time: 3 hours. •The Ferro di Cavallo (Horseshoe) trail •The Atestino trail Starting point: near the Museo di Navigazione Fluviale Starting point: Arquà Petrarca. (Museum of River Navigation) in Battaglia Terme. Length: Km 21.5. Length: approx. 8 Km. Degree of difficulty: none although it requires a fair degree Difference in height: slight. of training because the peaks of the slopes exceed 1000 Degree of difficulty: none. It can be covered by people metres in height. Reduced trails are possible. of all ages as long as they are wearing the right clothing. Average time: 3-4 hours without the side trip to the top •The Monte Lozzo trail of the hills. The “horseshoe” alone is approximately 3 Km Starting point: Lozzo Atestino, town square. long and takes a just over an hour. Length: 2.8 Km (4.8 if one leaves from the centre of town). Maximum Difference in height: 150 metres. •The Monte Gallo - Monte delle Grotte Degree of difficulty: none. and Monte delle Basse trail Average time: a little more than one hour for Starting point: Steogarda, in Via Roverello, at home level. the entire circuit. A Park sign marks the starting point of the trail. Length: 3.1 Km. (each way) •The Monte Grande trail Degree of difficulty: at some points the trail is quite difficult. Starting point: Teolo, Passo Fiorine. Average time: 2 hours. Length: 4.2 Km. Difference in height: 150 metres. •The Monte Fasolo trail Degree of difficulty: low. It can be covered by people Starting point: town of Cinto Euganeo, village of S. Antonio. of all ages as long as they are wearing the right clothing Length: Km. 2.2. and hiking shoes. Degree of difficulty: none. Average time: 2 hours. Average time: 2 hours. •The Monte Venda "G.G. Lorenzoni" •The Monte Calabrina and Monte Piccolo trail Starting point: Casa Marina, village of Sotto Venda, Starting point: the La Costa restaurant, taking the road Town of Galzignano. that runs toward Valsanzibio. Length: approx. 5.5 Km. Length: 5.5 Km. Difference in height: approx. 240 metres. Degree of difficulty: none. Degree of difficulty: at some points the trail is quite difficult. Average time: 4 hours. Average time: 3-4 hours not including the 3 Km side trip to the ruins of the Olivetani Monastery which requires •The Monte Cecilia trail approximately 2 hours. Starting point: Baone, Via Lucerna. Most favourable season: spring and winter. Length: 5.4 Km. Degree of difficulty: none. •The Monte Ricco and Monte Castello trail Average time: 3-4 hours. Starting point: Monselice railway station. Length: approx. 5 Km. •The Monte Venda trail Difference in height: approx. 300 metres. Starting point: Casa Marina. Degree of difficulty: none, it can be covered by people Length: 5.6 Km. of all ages, even with light shoes. Degree of difficulty: none. Average time: 2-3 hours. Average time: 3 hours. Beauty kept intact for you. Harmony shaped by Nature; a special ecosystem of the area’s numerous spas that will cradle you where different varieties of flora and fauna unfold in the beneficial action of their renowned muds. before the visitor’s eye. The hospitality respects this For those who wish to savour the joys of the palate, equilibrium while offering comfort and entertainment there is no lack of “temptations”. Wholesome flavours for all ages. The Euganean Hills are all this: also make their contribution to the beauty of the a melding of natural and historic beauty that reflects Euganean Hills: a welcoming environment kept the idea of an intelligent holiday. Protected since intact for you. 1989 by a Regional Park, the Euganean Hills cover nearly 20,000 hectares. The sequence of 81 hills of varying heights and shapes creates a particular landscape that immediately catches the traveller’s eye no matter what direction he is coming from. There are also so many towns with historic and artistic monuments that can be reached over easily accessible roadways or charming paths set deep in the greenery. Indeed when travelling these paths on horseback, by bicycle or even on foot one perceives the tranquillity of the surrounding area. Perhaps, after a pleasant walk in such a lovely landscape you may want some well deserved relaxation in one 2 characteristics of the Park derive from the volcanic activity during the Tertiary Era (between 30 and 40 million years ago). Here we can find numerous types of vegetation: from the typical Mediterranean shrublands to chestnut groves and mixed oak woods. Among the protected fauna one can admire a wide variety of birds: from the small, lively robin to the more imposing species such as the sparrow hawk and barn owl. Even agricultural activities are protected: olive oil, for example (which will soon receive I.G.T. certification) or the various types of cheese such as the aged Grana Padano or soft caciotta cheeses laced with herbs. Natural resources enhanced by history. The Regional Park of the Euganean Hills has been called a “permanent laboratory” for environmental protection; not only is it a place where various species can live in perfect harmony, but it is also a system for upgrading agricultural activities and typical products. The geomorphological 3 The Euganean Hills toast you. of a simple snack of bread and salami, or more elaborate dishes made from recipes that have been passed down through the generations. There is so much to choose from: numerous agritourism sites, wine cellars, restaurants and trattorias are waiting to offer you their dishes and toast to the beauty of the Euganean Hills. In the Euganean Hills the famous Veneto wine-growing tradition lives on. There are a full 13 “D.O.C.” (Denomination of Controlled Origin) wines including the well known red wines Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, whites as Chardonnay and sparkling wines such as Serprino or Moscato Fiori d’Arancio. Naturally, these exquisite “nectars” go well with a wide variety of wholesome dishes: just think Room also for fitness. A holiday in the Euganean Hills is also a great opportunity to “get in shape”. Besides the numerous outdoor sports activities available, the area is renowned for its spas. Beauty treatments and cures are performed in the many thermal centres using the area’s famous muds and hot spring waters: why not take advantage of this, shedding the effects of the stress of city life and get back into enviable shape? 4 Areas with a tradition for hospitality. throughout the area that preserve that atmosphere of the Renaissance. Here one can imagine life in the times of the Estensi court or wander through the sumptuous villas owned by the nobles of the XV century Republic of Venice, their splendour still ablaze. And even human activity is preserved to ensure a perfect balance in the ecosystem: crafts, agriculture and wine-growing continue developing, offering the guests of the Euganean Hills unique, wholesome products. The Euganean Hills hold the vestiges of human civilization that dates as far back as prehistoric times. Indeed, the first settlements date from the Paleolithic age and numerous “traces” of these times are on display in various archaeological museums.