Dřevíček

Dřevíček is a watermill in Horní Dřevíč built to grind grain using water power from a nearby stream. The building contains its original milling equipment and the water wheel mechanism that powered the grinding stones.

This mill was built in the 19th century when water power was the main energy source for grain processing in rural Bohemia. It served local farming communities and contributed to the economic development of the countryside during that period.

This watermill bears a name connected to families who operated it for generations as part of village life. The site reflects how such mills were central gathering places where farming communities brought their grain for processing.

The mill is best reached on foot as it sits along a quiet stream near the village and is accessed by local paths. Wear sturdy shoes because the ground around the building can be uneven in places.

The original grinding stones still sit in their working positions inside the building even though they stopped turning long ago. This lets visitors see exactly how the stones were arranged and sized to crush grain efficiently.