The Bradano’s torrent flows, with its clear and chilly water, from the Apennine mountain in the territory of San Fele in the Basilicata region. In this part of the territory the stream makes particular altitude jumps that gives rise to the characteristic waterfalls of San Fele and then it continues its course till to meet the Ofanto river.

The waterfalls take their name from “U Uattenniere” a dialectal transposition of the German word “ Walche”. A Gualchiera was a kind of machine used in the old factories built near the falls to use the force of the water, that falling on some wooden blades made move the hammers that hit the raw wool. The processing served to wash, clean and make the wool softer so it was ready for the next processing. The force of the water was also used for the water mills; which ruins together with the factory’s ruins testify the great talent of Sanfelesi people during the XVI century.

Thanks to the work and care of the volunteers of the Association today we can admire the main part of the waterfalls brought back to their ancient and charming beauty. 

The Association is still working to the restoration of the whole route of the torrent in order to admire the natural beauties of the area.

 The visitors can choose different routes: short or long with different difficulties for beginners and for trekking experts.