Bachmühle, Historic watermill in Unterriexingen, Germany.

The Bachmühle sits along the Glems River and features a 540-meter mill canal that carries water to power modern turbines. The structure combines visible mill buildings with contemporary equipment for generating electricity.

A mill in Unterriexingen appears in records from 1280, with Bachmühle itself first mentioned in documents from 1379. This early reference shows the long history of using water power at this location.

The name Bachmühle distinguishes it from the Enzmühle, a mill north of the village on the Enz. The Grau miller family ran it in the 17th and 18th centuries; in 1687 Hannß Jost Grau built a 540-metre millrace for overshot operation. The site is the last station with an information panel on the Glemsmühlenweg from Leonberg to Unterriexingen.

The site sits at the end of the Glemsmühlenweg walking trail, where you can see the remaining mill structures and read information boards about water power. The grounds are accessible on foot and offer clear views of the installation.

An Ossberger turbine installed in 1971 still powers electricity generation today, showing how traditional mills adapted to modern times. This equipment preserves the site's original purpose while using entirely new technology.