Bosco Chiesanuova: Culture, Trails and Ice Skating

Bosco Chiesanuova offers several distinct reasons to stay: places of cultural and historical interest, hiking routes and ice skating. If you are looking for a hotel, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on during your visit. The historic sites tell stories of past uses and religious dedications; the trails differ in their named starting points, while the Palaghiaccio offers its own sporting activities.

Cultural History and Special Places

The Museo Etnografico “Luxino” Bosco Chiesanuova covers a broad range of subjects: prehistory, alpine farming and haymaking, as well as milk processing and the production of charcoal, ice and lime. It also covers woodworking, spinning, weaving and popular religious practices. Agricultural activities, craft processes and religious practice are thus brought together under one museum theme.

Historic buildings also shed light on specific production histories. La Giassara del Grietz was built around 1870; ice production continued until 1935/36. It cannot be visited inside. Side openings give an idea of its depth, and there is an information board nearby. The story of Baito della Coletta is different: the historic building was used to process milk into cheese, was restored and converted into a museum. The two sites represent different aspects of production: ice making on the one hand and cheese making on the other.

The Chiesa di San Benedetto e Tommaso in Bosco Chiesanuova was built before 1375. It was first dedicated to Saint Thomas and later to Saint Benedict. The Oratorio di San Michele Arcangelo in Maregge, built in 1724, offers a different point of reference in time. It is located in Maregge, alongside the road; from Bosco Chiesanuova, access is via Provincial Road 6 in the direction of San Giorgio. As road conditions may vary, check them before setting out. The Santuario della Madonna dei Sette dolori is located in the village of Lughezzano, within the municipality of Bosco Chiesanuova, and is an important pilgrimage destination. These religious sites bring together different points of emphasis: a succession of dedications passed down through time, and the significance of a major pilgrimage destination.

Hiking: Different Starting Points and Trails

The Foresta dei Folignani is classified as a managed nature reserve within the park and lies in the special conservation area ZSC IT321040 “Monti Lessini - Pasubio - Piccole Dolomiti Vicentine”. Numerous hiking routes in the forest can be followed from Rifugio Bocca di Selva or Ponte dell’Anguilla.

The route Bosco Chiesanuova – Da Grietz alle contrade più alte starts in the hamlet of Grietz, 4 km from Bosco Chiesanuova. It passes through forests, meadows and hamlets of medieval origin. The Bosco Chiesanuova–Bocca di Selva route starts at Bocca di Selva: from Bosco Chiesanuova, head towards San Giorgio; shortly before San Giorgio, turn towards Bocca di Selva. The named starting points and the route descriptions give you different reference points for planning your hike.

Ice Skating and Hotel Planning

The Palaghiaccio di Bosco Chiesanuova offers ice skating on an outdoor rink in a green hollow, with views of Verona and Lake Garda. It also offers figure skating and ice hockey lessons with qualified instructors. Advance booking for lessons is required through the card service; check lesson and booking details before you arrive.

First decide which activities you want to shape your stay. This will give you a clear idea of your planned itinerary as you begin your search for a hotel in Bosco Chiesanuova.

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