Places
Park·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Parco dei Colli Euganei, Este
Veneto
The Colli Euganei near Este are a cluster of volcanic cones rising from the flat Po plain — the plugs of Eocene volcanoes. Petrarch spent his last years in Arquà Petrarca (one of Italy's most beautiful villages) on a volcanic hill. The hot springs (Terme Euganee) have been used since Roman times. Wild boar and roe deer in the forest. Olive groves produce IGT oil.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Petrarch's last home on a volcanic hill — Arquà Petrarca
- Terme Euganee thermal springs used since Roman times
- Volcanic cones rising from flat Po plain — unique Italian geology
With your dog
Volcanic hill park; dogs off-leash.
