Gempemolen

The Gempemolen stands at the intersection of three streams: Molenbeek, Sassenbeek, and Kraaiwinkelbeek, featuring stone walls and an oak water wheel.

Duke Hendrik I of Brabant donated this land with a water mill to the monastery of Gempe in 1229, establishing its agricultural importance.

The mill transformed from a monastic grain production facility to a private enterprise after the French Revolution, marking shifts in local economic patterns.

The site includes marked cycling routes, with the Gemperoute starting at the mill and connecting to various regional destinations including Horst Castle.

The mill pond, created through a 600-meter relocation of the Molenbeek in the 17th century, enhanced the mill's operational capacity during dry seasons.

Location: Tielt-Winge

Address: Gempstraat 56

GPS coordinates: 50.90852,4.85350

Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05