Valley of the Mills and Amalfi
A leisure walk among streams, waterfalls and a sub-tropical microclimate. An easy hike with plenty of nature to photograph
Start: Amalfi
End: Amalfi
Route: Dirt path, stairs
Lenght: 6Km
Elevation gain: +/- 250m
Difficulty: T (Tourist)
Time: 3h
Guided tour by licensed Hiking Environmental Guide since 2012
Overview of the tour
Discover one of the wildest and most fascinating hikes on the Amalfi Coast.
Along the Valley of the Mills, you'll be surrounded by a unique microclimate, sparkling waterfalls, and streams that create an almost subtropical environment. Here, the typical Mediterranean vegetation gives way to a more humid and unusual flora.
This hike is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the natural beauty of the Nature Reserve, where you'll find a species of plant that is unique in the world: a rare giant fern dating back to the pre-glacial era. These millennia-old plants grow near the Canneto stream, which played a crucial role in the economic development of the area in the past. It was the heart of the 13th-century Amalfi Paper Mills, renowned for producing the prestigious Amalfi paper, even used by His Holiness the Pope.
The excursion concludes in Amalfi, an ancient maritime republic that was powerful and prosperous, leaving a mark on the history of our Middle Ages. Here, you can swim, stroll through the picturesque village, explore the Paper Museum, and visit the Cathedral of Amalfi dedicated to Saint Andrew."
Suggestion
The excursion to the Valley of the Mills is particularly recommended in summertime because the microclimate generated by the rich vegetation creates a pleasant shelter from high temperatures.
Customize your trip!
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Visit to the Oriented Nature Reserve "Valle delle Ferriere". One of the forty-one biogenetic reserves in Italy. A deep, primitive, and lush valley, where thanks to a particular microclimate, very rare plants survive.
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Lunch at a local farm with typical products at km0.
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We organize transfers to/ from our tour locations
Overview of the tour
Discover one of the wildest and most fascinating hikes on the Amalfi Coast.
Along the Valley of the Mills, you'll be surrounded by a unique microclimate, sparkling waterfalls, and streams that create an almost subtropical environment. Here, the typical Mediterranean vegetation gives way to a more humid and unusual flora.
This hike is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the natural beauty of the Nature Reserve, where you'll find a species of plant that is unique in the world: a rare giant fern dating back to the pre-glacial era. These millennia-old plants grow near the Canneto stream, which played a crucial role in the economic development of the area in the past. It was the heart of the 13th-century Amalfi Paper Mills, renowned for producing the prestigious Amalfi paper, even used by His Holiness the Pope.
The excursion concludes in Amalfi, an ancient maritime republic that was powerful and prosperous, leaving a mark on the history of our Middle Ages. Here, you can swim, stroll through the picturesque village, explore the Paper Museum, and visit the Cathedral of Amalfi dedicated to Saint Andrew."
Suggestion
The excursion to the Valley of the Mills is particularly recommended in summertime because the microclimate generated by the rich vegetation creates a pleasant shelter from high temperatures.
Customize your trip!
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Visit to the Oriented Nature Reserve "Valle delle Ferriere". One of the forty-one biogenetic reserves in Italy. A deep, primitive, and lush valley, where thanks to a particular microclimate, very rare plants survive.
-
Lunch at a local farm with typical products at km0.
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We organize transfers to/ from our tour locations
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Valley of the Mills and Amalfi