Holiday Apartment in Zugliano: Churches, Hills and Circular Trails

Zugliano can be explored through its historic churches, distinctive hills and diverse network of circular trails. The town therefore offers different focal points for your stay: you can place cultural attractions at the center of your plans, explore the Bregonze landscape or choose between circular trails of varying lengths and terrain. This combination makes it easier to select a holiday apartment in Zugliano that suits the planned focus of your trip.

Churches, Oratories and Villas

Among the most distinctive religious buildings is the Pieve di Santa Maria, a church whose origins certainly date back to before the year 1000. The Oratorio di San Biagio in Grumolo Pedemonte, Zugliano, also dates back to a very early period: its origins lie around the year 1000. The oratory stands on the first hills of the Bregonze. The Chiesa dei Santi Maria e Zenone is Zugliano’s parish church.

Another connection between architecture and landscape is formed by Villa Giusti-Suman. It is located on the slopes of the hills of Zugliano, on the Poggio del “Castello”, and overlooks the plain below. The Villa Godi palace, the Villa Piovene palace and Palazzo Cornaggia are also located in the surrounding area of Zugliano. The Padiglione Fieristico museum and the Giardini Del Bosco garden are likewise nearby.

Hilly Landscapes and Natural Attractions

Several natural attractions are located around Zugliano. Monte Alberelli is situated in the surrounding area; Monte Summano is also located near Zugliano. The Cave di Rubbio is another feature of the landscape. Together with the first hills of the Bregonze, these create an excursion setting in which cultural attractions and natural scenery stand side by side, without requiring you to commit to just one type of day itinerary.

Five Circular Trails between the Astico and Igna

The “Percorsi tra l’Astico e l’Igna” trail network comprises five circular trails in Zugliano. They pass through the municipality’s most distinctive areas and provide access to historic, cultural and natural attractions and landscapes. The different route lengths are particularly useful when planning: Anello Rosso No. 5 is a 7 km circular trail starting in Centrale, a district of Zugliano.

Anello Blu No. 6 is 11.40 km long and runs through the flat and hilly areas of Zugliano, Grumolo Pedemonte and Centrale. Anello Giallo No. 7 is shorter at 6 km. This easy trail is located in Centrale and runs mainly through flat terrain, with a few hilly sections. Anello Verde No. 8 is 6.6 km long, ranges from moderate to easy in difficulty and runs through the hilly landscape of Grumolo Pedemonte in Zugliano before descending into flatter sections.

For a more extensive loop, Anello Arancio is available. The circular trail is approximately 33 km long, ranges from moderate to easy in difficulty and passes through Zugliano and its districts, as well as Sarcedo, Carrè and Chiuppano. It can be completed on foot or by bicycle. The range of routes makes it easier to choose accommodation in Zugliano according to your preferred balance of culture, landscape, activity and relaxation.

Other Places to Consider

For your further choice of location, you can also consider San Giuseppe, Belvedere, Castana, Sovizzo, Trissino, Rive Poleo, Mussolente and San Floriano.

To the higher-level travel overview: Vicenza.