Rivalta between Canale Biffis, hiking trails and history

The surrounding area is home to castles, ruins and several peaks, while a museum can be found in the wider region. If you choose a hotel or other accommodation in Rivalta for your trip to Italy, you can therefore tailor your stay to your interests in nature, culture or cuisine.

Getting there and finding your way around

Drivers can reach Rivalta via the Ala-Avio or Affi exits of the A22 motorway, followed by the SP11 della Val d'Adige. The connection across the Adige is also relevant for getting around locally: from Rivalta, a bridge provides access to the hamlet of Peri di Dolcè, with its railway station.

Trails through vineyards and woodland

Sentiero no. 660 leads from Rivalta along the Canale Biffis through vineyards and woodland towards Pian di Festa. This trail also leads from Rivalta to Rifugio Novezzina. For cyclists, the cycle path along the banks of the Canale Biffis provides a separate connection point. At kilometre 6.3, it runs above the hamlet of Rivalta.

San Giacomo and Rivalta's history

San Giacomo offers a tangible historical connection for your stay. The church was separated from the parish church in Brentino on 9 April 1675 and elevated to a new parish church. In 1737, San Giacomo was considered Rivalta's titular church and blessed, but not consecrated. The precise dating and this ecclesiastical classification make the religious building particularly interesting if you want to get to know places not only through their landscapes, but also through their religious history.

Castles, ruins and peaks in the surrounding area

Castello di Avio is located near Rivalta and is a fortress. Castello Scaligero is also located in the vicinity of Rivalta and is a castle. The ruins of Falesia Mitria and the peaks of Corno d'Aquilio, Punta di Naole, Monte Cerbiolo and Punta Pettorina are also in the area. Each of these four peaks is part of Rivalta's surrounding area, without this implying a specific route or a shared starting point. In the wider region around Rivalta lies the Limonaia Pra de la Fam museum. This allows you to combine historic buildings, ruins, mountain destinations and a museum during a stay with excursions.

Local character and Sagra di San Giacomo

The Sagra di San Giacomo features food stalls as well as the specialties Pessin, Polenta e luccio and Spaghetti con le sarde. If you want to include regional cuisine in your travel plans alongside hiking trails and culture, this festival offers a culinary connection to Rivalta.

More destinations

More destinations: Grezzana, Sona, Caselle Di Sommacampagna, Marchesino, Pressana, Sanguinetto, Badia Calavena, Castelnuovo Del Garda

To the overview of the wider travel region: Verona.