Lüttelforster Mühle, Historic watermill in Schwalmtal, Germany
Lüttelforster Mühle is a watermill situated on the Schwalm River near State Road 371, featuring an iron water wheel powered by an undershot system. The complex comprises multiple brick structures built around the millwheel mechanism that once processed grain and oils.
The mill first appeared in written records in 1456 in the archives of House Bocholtz when it was part of the Dahlhof estate. By 1591, inheritance divisions separated it and transferred ownership to Sibert von Bocholtz.
The mill was a key processing center for the local community for centuries, transforming grain and other materials into usable goods. Visitors today experience it as a restaurant and hotel, seeing how these buildings functioned within the region's daily life.
The site operates today as a combined hotel and restaurant facility with varying hours throughout the week. Access is most convenient by car via the nearby state road intersection in the area.
The two-story residence with stone frames retains its original 18th-century facade and roof structure, giving visitors a direct glimpse into how mill-owner dwellings were built. The well-preserved brickwork shows construction methods typical of that period and region.
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