Monte Rua

Monte Rua rises to 416 meters in elevation between the municipalities of Galzignano Terme and Torreglia within the Euganean Hills of northern Italy.

The mountain has maintained its significance through centuries as a natural boundary marker between different communities in the Padua province of Veneto region.

The summit holds a monastery that continues the traditions of local religious practices while offering scheduled visiting hours for interested visitors.

Cyclists and hikers can access Monte Rua through a 2.2-kilometer path starting from Torreglia cemetery, facing gradients that reach up to 16.2 percent.

The mountain features isolated villas and refuges along its slopes, while thick vegetation surrounds the paths leading to the peak at coordinates 45.3186371, 11.7117325.

Location: Torreglia

Elevation above the sea: 416 m

GPS coordinates: 45.31864,11.71173

Latest update: August 20, 2025 19:15