Bosco Chiesanuova: Museums, Churches and Nature

Bosco Chiesanuova can be explored through several clearly distinct themes: folk traditions, historic religious buildings, protected nature and paths through forests, meadows and old hamlets. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in this part of the Lessini Mountains, you can make your choice based on the experiences that interest you most.

Culture, Craftsmanship and Religious History

The Museo Etnografico “Luxino” Bosco Chiesanuova focuses on prehistory, alpine pasture farming, haymaking, milk processing, and the production of charcoal, ice and lime. It also covers woodworking, spinning, weaving and popular devotion. The La Giassara del Grietz offers an insight into former ice production: it was built around 1870, and ice production continued until 1935/36.

The La Giassara del Grietz cannot be visited inside. However, its depth can be glimpsed through openings on the sides; there is also an information panel nearby. Another historic site is the Chiesa di San Benedetto e Tommaso in Bosco Chiesanuova. It was built before 1375 and was originally dedicated to Saint Thomas before being dedicated to Saint Benedict.

The Baito della Coletta is a historic building used to process milk into cheese. It was restored and converted into a museum. In the hamlet of Maregge, the Oratorio di San Michele Arcangelo stands along the road. The oratory was built in 1724 and can be reached from Bosco Chiesanuova via Provincial Road 6 towards San Giorgio. The village of Lughezzano, within the municipality of Bosco Chiesanuova, is also home to the Santuario della Madonna dei Sette dolori, an important pilgrimage destination.

Nature and Hiking Routes

The Foresta dei Folignani is classified as an oriented nature reserve within the park and lies in the special protection area ZSC IT321040 “Monti Lessini - Pasubio - Piccole Dolomiti Vicentine”. Numerous hiking routes can be followed through this woodland area from the Rifugio Bocca di Selva or from the Ponte dell'Anguilla.

Another option is the route Bosco Chiesanuova – Da Grietz alle contrade più alte. It begins in the Grietz district, 4 km from Bosco Chiesanuova, and leads through forests, meadows and hamlets of medieval origin. For the Bosco Chiesanuova–Bocca di Selva route, travel from Bosco Chiesanuova towards San Giorgio; shortly before San Giorgio, turn towards Bocca di Selva, the starting point of the route.

Ice Skating with a View

The Palaghiaccio di Bosco Chiesanuova offers ice skating on an outdoor rink in a green hollow overlooking Verona and Lake Garda. Figure skating and ice hockey lessons with qualified instructors are also available there. Prior reservation through the map service is required for these lessons.

What You Can Consider When Planning

The destinations and routes offer different focuses for your stay: the Museo Luxino, La Giassara, the Baito della Coletta and the churches focus on history, craftsmanship and faith. The Foresta dei Folignani and the routes starting from Bocca di Selva, Ponte dell'Anguilla and Grietz, on the other hand, appeal to travelers who want to spend their time outdoors. When choosing a hotel in Bosco Chiesanuova, you can therefore first decide whether cultural visits, religious sites, hiking or ice skating should shape your stay.

Further destinations for orientation: Dossobuono, Pressana, Assenza, Pastrengo, Borghetto, Bernardine, Badia Calavena and Sona.

For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.