Discover Dolcè: Adige, Trails and Culture

Dolcè combines the landscape of the Adige with historic buildings, cycling and hiking routes, and special cultural sites. For planning your trip, the town can be explored through several distinct highlights: the narrow Chiusa di Ceraino, Bosco dei Poeti, the paths along the river, and traces of history from the Bronze Age to Austrian military architecture.

Adige landscape and woodland between Dolcè and Peri

Chiusa di Ceraino is a narrow gorge where the Adige flows between Monte Pastello and the hills of Rivoli. From there, impressive views open up across the valley. The section of the Adige running through the Dolcè area is considered particularly untouched and impressive, as well as rich in flora and fauna.

Bosco dei Poeti lies between the main village of Dolcè and the hamlet of Peri. The woodland covers 130 hectares and has 12 kilometres of easy paths. At the same time, it is a place of art: around 1,000 works by approximately 600 Italian and international artists, as well as poems and drawings, are displayed there. Nature, paths and art therefore come together in one clearly defined place, without requiring you to focus on just one type of excursion.

Cycling and hiking routes with different starting points

The CiclAdige-Terra-dei-Forti route through Dolcè is an easy and varied cycling route. It connects sections along the left bank of the Adige with stretches through vineyards, orchards and mixed hornbeam and downy oak forests. The Adige Terra dei Forti cycle path provides another point of reference: it begins in Ceraino and passes the parish church of Dolcè at kilometre 4.5.

Those looking for a route towards the mountain landscape can take the Dolcè–Monte Pastello route. It leads from Dolcè’s main square via CAI Trail No. 236 towards Monte Pastello. Malga Montarione is a historic site in the municipality of Dolcè and lies within Lessinia Regional Natural Park.

Water, fortresses and historic sites

Visitors can go rafting and canoeing on the Adige in the Dolcè area. Isola di Dolcè is a landing point for river descents. In addition, the Adigemarathon, an international canoe and kayak race with hundreds of participants from around the world, takes place every third Sunday in October on the section of the Adige in the Dolcè area.

Historic destinations include Forte Ceraino, originally called Forte Hlawaty. The Austrians built it between 1850 and 1851 in the municipality of Dolcè, on the left bank of the Adige. From Ceraino, Forte Ceraino can be reached in about 30 minutes via a narrow military road; this then continues to Forte di Monte.

Villa Del Bene also adds to the historic picture. Its buildings were erected in the 15th century and completed by 1560. The loggia displays scenes of the Adige and the Chiusa attributed to Nicola Crollanza. In 1983, a probably female Bronze Age burial was discovered at Riparo Soman between Ceraino and Dolcè.

Getting there and further orientation

The Brenner railway line has stops in Dolcè and Peri. In addition, Route 12 crosses the valley near Dolcè via the Abetone and Brenner passes. For further orientation, you can also explore Cariano, Cerro Veronese, Belfiore, Volargne, Angiari, San Bonifacio, Costermano and Via I Maggio Mediana Dell'industria.

For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.