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What and where is the Molina Waterfall Park
Molina di Fumane is a small and charming village in the province of Verona, perfect for a nature getaway. This is where you’ll find the Molina Waterfall Park: a lush natural area with three circular trails (of varying difficulty) that lead through it, and many wonderful waterfalls to admire, listen to, and photograph... All three trails are hiking paths, so: comfortable shoes and a good sense of adventure!
Why it’s special: many waterfalls in one place
“What is harder than stone, and softer than water? Yet soft water hollows hard stone.” (Ovid). The abundance of water in this area, thanks to the presence of perennial springs north of the village of Molina, has over time shaped the landscape of the park, which features not only a rich variety of vegetation but also many streams and small creeks flowing through valleys and woods. The green of nature alternates with the gray of stone and rock walls, eroded by the constant force of water. The majesty of the waterfalls and the sound of rushing water offer visitors a moment of peace and harmony that only true contact with nature can provide.
Don’t miss: the medieval village of Molina
Be sure to visit the small medieval village of Molina, surrounded by greenery and known for its typical stone architecture of the Western Lessinia. Located near the Waterfall Park, the village is home to several old mills once used not only for grinding grain, but also for forging iron, pressing walnuts for oil, and fulling wool. One of these, the Mulin de Lorenzo, has been recently restored and can now be visited, along with the traditional “malga turnaria” where you can also buy typical local cheeses.
A bit of history
The park area, now part of the Natura 2000 Network as a site of community importance for biodiversity protection, belongs to the territory of the Lessinia region, whose final emergence dates back to the Tertiary period, about 25–30 million years ago. Located southeast of the village, the park covers an area of about 80,000 square meters, much of which is characterized by impermeable clay layers within the Cretaceous limestone, preventing rainwater from filtering into the ground and thus creating natural springs.
Fun fact: the swing at the waterfall park
There’s one spot along the trail that stays in everyone’s heart: a tall waterfall tucked into a deep rocky crevice. At the start of this crevice, suspended over the pool where the swirling water falls, there is a swing—and it’s not just for decoration! One by one, kids and adults looking for a unique experience can hop on the swing and glide out over the water, between the rocks, towards the waterfall… a truly magical feeling!
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