Discover Isola Vicentina: Trails, Crafts and Local Festivals

Isola Vicentina appeals to you if you would like to combine outdoor activity, regional culture and food in one trip. Several routes, historic churches, traditional crafts and local festivals open up different possibilities for planning your days. The route lengths range from 8.5 to 11 kilometres, making it easy to choose the focus of your outing according to your time and interests.

On foot, by bike and along panoramic routes

The Sentiero Cammina con noi is a 10.3-kilometre hiking trail in Isola Vicentina. Another perspective is offered by the Percorso panoramico sulla Pianura, an 8.5-kilometre panoramic route also in Isola Vicentina. Both details give you clear guidance for an active day without equating the routes.

For a cycling tour, the Itinerario Cicloturistico is available, an 11-kilometre cycling route in Isola Vicentina. The Esperienza Degustazione is 10 kilometres long and combines experiences in nature in Isola Vicentina with the tasting of regional foods and wines. This allows outdoor activity and culinary discoveries to be brought together as the focus of a dedicated excursion.

The Buso del Cogolo is a karst cave. From Contrada Sottoriva, it can be reached in ten minutes via the Cammina con Noi trail. The specific time indication makes this visit easier to incorporate into your plans, while the cave adds its own distinctive landscape feature.

Churches, Places of Retreat and Crafts

The Chiesa di San Lorenzo di Castelnovo was built during the Hungarian invasions and completely rebuilt in 1166. The church of the Convento di Santa Maria del Cengio ed Eremo has been known since the late 12th century. Both buildings therefore represent different historical points of reference that can be taken into account on a culture-focused trip.

The Convento ed Eremo di Santa Maria del Cengio is situated in seclusion on the crest of a hill and welcomes people seeking solitude and spiritual retreat. In Ignago, Tomè Sedie offers a local craft experience centred on the manual processing of marsh straw into woven seat surfaces. Here, you encounter both a place of silence and a direct insight into skilled craftsmanship.

Festivals and Regional Cuisine

The traditional Sagra di San Lorenzo is held in Castelnovo in the San Lorenzo area. The 2026 edition is scheduled from 8 August to 11 August and is associated with 10 August. The 103rd Sagra di Santa Maria takes place from 23 August to 25 August at the Area Verde di Santa Maria and includes events, live music, family activities and food and drink offerings.

At the Sagra di San Rocco, local specialities such as bigoli con l'arna and baccalà are offered. Together with the Esperienza Degustazione, this creates a culinary aspect that makes regional foods and wines visible not merely as an addition, but as a reason to travel in their own right.

More destinations for planning your trip

If you are planning your trip beyond Isola Vicentina, you can also view Altissimo, Schiavon, Montegaldella, Radi, Breganze, Longare, Schio and Gallio as additional destinations.

For the overview of the broader travel region: Vicenza.