Schladter Mühle, Historic watermill in Schladt, Germany
The Schladter Mühle is a watermill on the Lieser River in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district featuring a traditional water wheel and mill buildings from the 19th century. The complex includes a main residence and several auxiliary structures that together formed a working mill operation.
The mill was first documented in 1478 when it already had an operating miller. Operations ceased in the 1950s when the last miller, Günter Schiefer, retired from his trade.
The mill is a recognized cultural monument in Rhineland-Palatinate that shows regional building traditions through its main house and outbuildings. Walking around the site, you can see how the 19th-century design reflects the importance this mill once held for the local community.
The mill sits along a hiking trail that follows the Lieser River and can be reached via marked walking paths. Visitors should be aware that some bridge sections may be damaged, which could affect accessibility to the site.
In 2005, the mill wheel was reconstructed to generate electricity from the flowing water. This adaptation shows how an old technology was repurposed to meet modern energy needs.
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