Kieselwitzer Mühle, Historic watermill in Schlaubetal, Germany
The Kieselwitzer Mühle sits on the Schlaube River between Groß Briesen and Kieselwitz, nestled within meadows and forests. The site today operates through fish ponds where trout and carp are bred for the Brandenburg region.
The mill was first documented in 1420 and rebuilt after a fire in 1659. During the Thirty Years' War, it served as both a grain mill and a sawmill.
The mill's name comes from Old Sorbian 'kisaly', referring to damp or acidic soil conditions. This name reflects the wetland character that has shaped the landscape here for centuries.
Visit is best during dry weather, as paths around the ponds can become slippery when wet. Access is straightforward from nearby roads.
The old restaurant building has been converted into a residential house while fish breeding continues at the site. The facility still supplies young fish to waters throughout the surrounding area.
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