Oebelsmühle, طاحونة مائية في ألمانيا
Oebelsmühle is a watermill in Erftstadt-Lechenich situated along a small stream called Mühlenbach. The building features red brick walls with white trim and green shutters, while inside the structures, original grinding mechanisms such as wooden gears and old millstones remain visible.
Oebelsmühle was first mentioned in 1279 when it belonged to the Archbishop of Cologne and was part of a network of regional watermills. Over the centuries it was destroyed multiple times by fires and warfare (1642, 1689, 1722) and rebuilt each time, eventually modernizing with steam engines in the 1800s before closing in 1972.
The name Oebelsmühle comes from its past as the "upper mill" and reflects its role as a gathering place where local farmers brought grain to be processed. The red brick building with its distinctive architectural style represents the rural heritage of the region.
The location is easily accessible by car and sits in a peaceful setting with fields and walking paths nearby. Check opening times in advance as they may change due to maintenance or special events such as the annual mill days.
Unlike many old mills, the water wheel itself is missing but the grinding machine was restored and remains visible, offering insight into how work was done. The building preserves parts of original gear mechanisms inside that help visitors imagine earlier production methods.
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