Valle dei Mulini di Mossano – Watermill Valley in the Berici Hills near Vicenza

Region: Veneto

Province / Nearest City: Province of Vicenza / Vicenza (25 km away)

Attraction Name: Valle dei Mulini di Mossano

Address: Via S. Teobaldo, 36024 Mossano (VI)

Distance from Major City: ~25 km from Vicenza (about 35 minutes by car)

How to Get There:

• By car: From Vicenza, follow SP247 (Riviera Berica) south, then turn toward Mossano. The valley entrance has signs and small parking areas.

• By public transport: Buses connect Vicenza with Mossano, but schedules are limited. Best option is car or bike from the Riviera Berica.

What Makes It Unique in the World: Hidden in the lush Berici Hills, Mossano’s valley preserves a fairytale landscape where water once powered dozens of mills. Only one still stands intact, framed by ferns and stone, while ruins of others line the stream. Cascades, wooden wheels, and mossy stones recreate a rural scene from centuries past.

Local Story / Fun Fact: The Mulino della Guerra, restored and functional, shows visitors the art of traditional grain milling. Walking here, you almost hear the creak of wheels and the murmur of water as in peasant life long ago.

Best Time to Visit: Spring and early autumn, when the valley is green and cool, perfect for leisurely walks. In summer, the shade offers a refreshing escape.

Nearby Food & Stay: Taste baccalà alla vicentina or homemade gnocchi in local trattorie around Mossano. Agriturismi in the Berici Hills provide rustic stays amid vineyards and olive groves.