Lumignano: Rocks, Caves and Living Local History

Lumignano amid Rocks, Caves and Local History

Lumignano brings together rocky landscapes, trails and historical traces within a compact and compelling setting. The Covoli dei Berici are natural caves that open into the limestone cliffs above Lumignano. They were used as dwelling places from the Middle and Upper Paleolithic and, over the course of thousands of years and up to the second half of the 20th century, served as homes, fortified refuges, hermitages and shelters for domestic animals. Those interested in landscapes and a long local history will therefore encounter several different forms of use within an impressive natural setting.

The Buso Doppio del Broion also reaches far back into the past: Its previously unpublished stratigraphic sequence dates to the Upper Paleolithic. A stratigraphic sequence refers to the succession of rock or soil layers; in the case of the Buso Doppio del Broion, it points to an Upper Paleolithic classification. For your visit, this site thus offers access to early traces of human history, without limiting the rocky landscape to a single era.

Trails to the Hermitage and the Rock Faces

Trail No. 3 begins at a wayside shrine beside Piazza Mazzaretto in Lumignano. From there, it leads to the Eremo di San Cassiano, the Croce and the rock faces of Brojon. The Eremo di San Cassiano can only be reached on foot via a trail running along the cliffs of Lumignano. The hermitage's masonry building dates from the 17th century. Those who choose this route combine a specific hike with a historic building and several prominent features of the rocky landscape.

Another short but demanding and adventurous hike leads around Monte Castellaro and includes visits to the Grotta della Guerra and the Grotta della Mura. This combination is for you if you want to pair a manageable distance with a physically challenging route and visits to natural caves. The caves and rock faces give hiking in Lumignano a distinctly pronounced landscape and cultural-historical dimension.

Church and Local History

The present-day Chiesa di Lumignano was built in 1937. It houses the Baroque altars from the former Chiesa di San Maiolo. Thus, a 20th-century building and furnishings from an earlier church come together in today's church building. For a tour of Lumignano, the Chiesa di Lumignano therefore provides another specific point of reference alongside the hermitage, caves and hiking trails.

Bisi di Lumignano and Local Tradition

The Bisi di Lumignano is also part of the area's local identity. The municipality of Longare has recognized it as a typical De.C.O. product since 2008. The cultivation of Bisi di Lumignano is said to have been introduced by Benedictine monks who, around the year 1000, reclaimed the Venetian plain near Vicenza. In this way, a local agricultural specialty complements the area's historical and landscape-related themes, without confining Lumignano to a single type of travel interest.

Orientation Around the Rock Faces

If you also view the rock faces as a climbing destination, the local details are important: A climbing ban affects 21 routes on the southern side and 32 routes on the western side of the Dente di Lumignano. This specific information is relevant when planning a stay in which you want to combine hiking, caves and rocky landscapes.

Other Destinations

Other destinations you may wish to consider when planning your trip include Cagnano, Montecchio Maggiore-Alte Ceccato, Cassola, Altavilla Vicentina, Montecchio Precalcino, Zovencedo, Pantiere and San Giuseppe.

For the overarching travel overview: Vicenza.