Paltrockmühle Langerwisch, Historical windmill in Michendorf, Germany
The Paltrockmühle Langerwisch is a gristmill situated on a slight elevation near Galgenberg with a structure mounted on an iron ring that rotates to face the wind. The building processes grain into flour or feed by harnessing wind power through large sails.
The mill was built in 1839 in Oranienburg as a post mill and relocated to Langerwisch in 1879. A major redesign in 1930 transformed it into a more advanced paltrock mill with improved technical features.
The site demonstrates traditional milling methods that visitors can observe during special events throughout the year. The rotating design allowed millers to work efficiently regardless of wind direction.
The site is accessible during special mill festivals when guided tours and demonstrations take place. Visitors should bring weather-appropriate clothing since the location sits in open countryside.
The mill building served as a production facility until the end of World War II, supplying flour to nearby villages. After the war, it was adapted for producing animal feed instead.
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