Berici Hills by bike means: outdoor, food and wine and history. All-in-one! Day trips from Vicenza lead you from bucket-list attractions in the city center to hidden historical hamlets in the countryside.
Berici Hills have a secluded charm, an unspoiled corner of Italy, where you can indulge in wine glasses and local bites. So saddle up!
Day trips from Vicenza – Where are the Berici Hills?
In the southern part of Vicenza, the city of Palladio and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will reach rolling hills and cultivated fields. Explore by bike this fairy-tale land crowned by green vineyards dotted with Palladian villas, rural courts and Medieval hermitages – every turn is a new surprise. And when autumn is just around the corner, join the wine grape harvest and listen to the stories of passionate winemakers.
The red heart of Veneto: Berici Hills Wine Road
The Berici Hills are the beating heart of Veneto, or rather its red heart: an ancient wine vocation of great red wines reigns here. The wine varieties of this land: Tai Rosso, Cabernet, Merlot, Carmenere. Wines are at their best when paired with some traditional local products such as sopressa Vicentina DOP and Veneto Berico-Euganeo DOP ham. Not only wines and cold cuts: grappa also has a rooted tradition handed down from generations.
Along the Berici Hills Wine Road you can embark on a journey that starts from the vineyard and reaches the city of Vicenza, discovering the flavors and villas of the area. A perfect idea for a day trip from Vicenza!
Riviera Berica bike path: discover the Palladian Villas
The Riviera Berica bike path connects Vicenza to the Berici and Euganean Hills bike trails. Cycling along this bike path you can breathe in the past, art and food and wine of the area. The glorious architecture of this countryside recalls only one name: Andrea Palladio, the great architect of the Renaissance. The Palladian villas spotted in the countryside are the ultimate expression of his neoclassical style.
Just on the first stretch of the Riviera Berica, starting from Vicenza, you cannot miss Villa Almerico Capra known as La Rotonda. It is not just a villa, but much more: a place of inspiration for writers, poets, artists and travelers. A place of pure majesty and at the same time of simplicity, charged with culture and harmony.
However, the beauty of the Berici Hills is not limited to Palladio. Starting from the city center and following the Colli Berici trails you can discover fortresses, hermitages, stables, and ancient settlers’ dwellings.
Pedaling along these roads, you can dive into art and architecture, along with the flavors of the area. An unparalleled experience combining culture, food, wine and outdoor.
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