How to reach the Waterfall in Vilpiano
In Vilpiano the Rio Meltina becomes an 85m high waterfall – a natural monument – into the valley, where it then becomes the Vilpiano irrigation channel. This spectacle of nature is accessible all-year-round and excites visitors of all ages. In summer, in particular, a walk through the woods to the waterfall is a delightful, refreshing experience.
The water was also used by a former steam beer brewery. In 1849 the Jewish Schwarz family founded one of the largest breweries in Southern Tyrol. In 1897 a modern power station with a Pelton turbine was added. This was water-powered and generated electricity until the closure of the company in 1986. In recent years the facility was professionally restored and is open to the public. Today, the building houses the national fire academy.