The park preserves the cultural heritage of the Cimbri, an ethnic German-speaking minority that settled in the region during the Middle Ages.
The Ponte di Veja is one of the largest natural stone arches in Europe, standing 50 meters high with a span of 52 meters.
The park area hosts the Corno d'Aquilio, a peak offering panoramic views extending to the Venetian lagoon on clear days.
The Bolca 'Pesciara' site located on the park's periphery is world-renowned for its perfectly preserved Eocene fish and plant fossils.
The park features a unique karst system including the Spluga della Preta, one of the deepest natural abysses in Italy.
Traditional mountain huts known as 'malghe' are scattered throughout the park and serve as active centers for cheese production.
The area is home to the rare Alpine chamois and golden eagle populations.
The geological landscape is primarily composed of 'Rosso Ammonitico' limestone, the same stone used in many historic buildings in Verona.
Parco Naturale Regionale della Lessinia is a protected area spanning 10,000 hectares in the Veronese Prealps, characterized by high-altitude plateaus and karst landscapes. The park is distinguished by its 'Covoli' (karst caves) and the geological bridge of Veja, a massive natural arch formed by karst collapse. Its visitor center is located in Bosco Chiesanuova, serving as the hub for trail information and educational exhibits on the region's Cimbrian heritage. The terrain consists of expansive Alpine pastures, limestone formations, and dense beech and fir forests. It sits at an elevation ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters above sea level. The area is a significant site for fossil discoveries, particularly those from the Eocene period found in the Bolca area nearby.
The arch of the Ponte di Veja from the trail beneath the structure.
Download offline topographical maps before arrival as cellular service is intermittent on the high plateau.
Visit the local malghe to purchase traditional Lessinia cheese directly from producers.
Plan for rapid weather changes, as the plateau's exposure makes it susceptible to sudden fog and temperature drops.
Do not attempt to hike the higher peaks without proper navigation tools, as limestone terrain can be disorienting in fog.
The visitor center may have reduced staffing during mid-winter months; trails remain open year-round but may be inaccessible due to snow.
Stick to marked trails to protect the fragile karst ecosystem and avoid disturbing grazing livestock.
