Malocchio: Discover Forests, Trails and History

Among chestnut and beech forests

Malocchio lies among chestnut and beech forests. The surrounding area is characterized by meadows and forests and stands out for its distinctive landscape qualities. At the same time, Malocchio is a peaceful place that remains very cool in summer. If you are planning a trip with walks, outdoor activities and a quiet village atmosphere, Malocchio offers a clear focus on the landscape. For your planning, this means that the natural surroundings are not overshadowed by the historical themes; they shape the stay as well.

Walks, hiking trails and the Torrente Cessana

The meadows and forests around Malocchio are suitable for walks and relaxation. Several trails suitable for hiking pass through Malocchio. Several trails run uphill along the Torrente Cessana towards the mountains. This gives the landscape a distinctly activity-oriented character, while the meadows and forests also provide space for relaxation. Depending on your interests, you can therefore combine a visit to the village with peaceful walks or uphill hiking trails.

Via Cerritorio and a cycling route

Access to Malocchio is via Via Cerritorio; then follow the signs. The “Casore – Avaglio – Colle di Buggiano” cycling route reaches Malocchio via a gravel road. Via Cerritorio provides access to the village, while the cycling route leads to Malocchio along the gravel section.

Chiesetta di San Frediano

The Chiesetta di San Frediano in Malocchio is documented as early as 1260. The church contains a 16th-century panel from the Florentine school entitled “Madonna delle Grazie e alcuni Santi”. The Italian title explicitly refers to the Madonna delle Grazie and several saints. Thus, alongside its landscape, Malocchio also has a clearly defined historical and cultural dimension.

Commemorating 1944

In the first days of September, Malocchio hosts an annual commemorative event marking the liberation of the Pistoia plain and Valdinievole from Fascism and fascist occupation in 1944. The event commemorates the residents of Malocchio who were killed during the retreat of German troops. The memory of these events is part of the local character of the village and gives the first days of September a special historical significance. This period may therefore be of interest to you not only because of the landscape, but also because of its local culture of remembrance.

Agnanello in the surrounding area

Agnanello is located near Malocchio; there, only a small Margine remains of a former religious settlement. For those interested in cultural history, Agnanello reveals a quiet, fragmentarily preserved aspect of the surrounding area: the focus is not on a fully preserved settlement, but on the small surviving element.

For the broader travel overview: Buggiano.