Untersberger marble ball mills, Stone mill in Marktschellenberg, Germany.
The Untersberger marble ball mills operate near the Almbach river, utilizing water power to process marble into perfectly rounded spheres through grinding mechanisms.
Established in 1683, the mills exported up to 100,000 pounds of marble balls annually, with shipments reaching both East and West Indies through Rotterdam and London.
The mills represent traditional manufacturing methods of the Berchtesgaden region, where mountain farmers operated numerous facilities throughout the Almbach valley.
The grinding process requires two to eight days to complete, using fixed sandstone bases and beech wood turntables to shape the marble spheres.
The marble balls produced at these mills served dual functions aboard sailing vessels, functioning as both recreational toys and essential ship ballast.
Location: Marktschellenberg
GPS coordinates: 47.67050,13.03080
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:17
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