Hexenloch Mill, Watermill in Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Germany
The Hexenloch Mill sits in a valley alongside the Heubach stream and features two separate water wheels that power different sections of the building. Each wheel drives machinery designed for various milling and manufacturing processes that operated within the structure.
The mill was established in 1825 and has been owned by the same family since 1839. It evolved from a nail-making operation into a facility that also produced clock frames and timber products.
A restaurant within the mill building serves Black Forest specialties including cherry cake, cured meats, and local spirits prepared according to traditional recipes. Guests can taste regional dishes while experiencing the working mill around them.
The mill is open from 9:30 to 18:00, with guided tours showing how the water-powered machinery operates. Visitors can purchase regional products and enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant.
The larger water wheel spans about 4 meters across and harnesses the swift flow of the Heubach to drive the machinery. This design demonstrates how millers made maximum use of natural water power to operate multiple processes within a single building.
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