Discover what to do in Roverè Veronese: the ancient agricultural fair, a hike to Roverè Veronese, the Wood Museum. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Roverè Veronese?
The municipality of Roverè Veronese borders to the north with Bosco Chiesanuova, to the south with Verona, to the east with Selva di Progno, Velo Veronese and San Mauro di Saline, to the west with Bosco Chiesanuova, Cerro Veronese and Grezzana.
Ancient agricultural fair of Roverè Veronese
The 2023 edition of the agricultural fair took place on Tuesday, May 9, at the parish church in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 4. On the occasion of this lively traditional event, the urban heart of Roverè comes alive with craft markets, kiosks, and dining areas where you can choose from tempting specialties that highlight the typical products of the fertile Lessinia area.
As every year, the event program includes engaging initiatives aimed at passing on manual skills and ancient knowledge of our ancestors to the younger generations, from woodworking and wool weaving to cheese production.
If you are wondering what to do in Roverè Veronese, the ancient agricultural fair is an ideal opportunity to enjoy the spring season in good company in the setting of a charming historic village nestled in the Lessini Mountains, attend exhibitions of agricultural machinery, both vintage and modern, savor exquisite food and wine specialties, and visit picturesque hamlets and ancient mills surrounded by enchanted woods.
For more information about the event, you can consult the Facebook group PRO LOCO ROVERE’ VERONESE.
Hike to Roverè Veronese
The starting point of the itinerary is Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 4. Leave behind the facade of the parish church and proceed along Via San Marco. After 140 meters, take the tree-lined path that leads to Via General Cantore. Continue along Via General Cantore for 740 meters, crossing a picturesque settlement nestled on a green hill, then (45.592886972078325, 11.07549581258557) keep left on the path leading to a rural building set among bright grassy hills (45.593836214921936, 11.078440651369705).
The path continues northeast following the slope of a hill covered with beech and fir trees until it reaches the dirt path in Contrada Vajo. After about 280 meters, keep left and proceed northwest until you reach a charming rural settlement, after which the path continues west, winding among centuries-old rustic buildings. The path offers suggestive panoramic views of pleasant grassy slopes dotted with walnut, elm, and other lush tall trees. Cross the road and take Via Baito Jegher, heading southwest.
Arriving at Ristorante & Albergo Jegher, take the dirt path bordered by a low stone wall that leads to Contrada Erbisti (45.604611021961304, 11.067293213381284). After a few meters, the path re-enters the dense tree vegetation.
At this point (45.60265563479552, 11.059859584629315) keep right and proceed downhill in the shade of fir, linden, beech, and birch trees until you reach the splendid settlement of Scardon. Upon reaching a three-story orange building (45.60422759925563, 11.054038833329432), turn right and follow the second part of the Cimbri path.
After a few hundred meters, the path turns sharply left and continues south, extending along the edge of the wooded slope and passing by the settlements of Campari and Frustoli. The last stretch of the route winds through the dense tree vegetation of Vaio di Salaorno until it reaches the starting point at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 4.
The Wood Museum
How to reach the Wood Museum?
Starting from the parking lot in Via San Francesco (45.593746816570295, 11.067650624569003), proceed northeast for about 300 meters, then turn right and proceed along Contrada Vajo until you reach the destination.
If you are wondering what to do in Roverè Veronese, the Wood Museum is an art gallery dotted with bright and imaginative paintings by Gianni Franceschini shaded by the majestic tree canopy of beech and birch trees.
