Molí de Brotons, Historic watermill in Castellcir, Spain.
Molí de Brotons stands beside the Marfà river at around 545 meters elevation and features the remains of two small rooms and an opening for the water wheel. The structure blends into the landscape and natural rock formations along the riverbank.
The mill operated from 1608 until the mid-1800s, serving the agricultural needs of the local community. A major flood in 1863 caused it to be abandoned.
The mill shows traditional Catalan water-powered milling methods that are still visible in how it was built. You can see how people in this area once used the river's flow to grind grain.
Reaching the mill requires a moderate hike of about 10 kilometers from Moià following marked trails. Parking is available near the GR-3 hiking path entrance.
The structure incorporates natural cave-like features and rock formations directly into its walls along the riverbank near the Salt de la Tosca waterfall. This shows how builders cleverly used the landscape to harness water power.
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