De Venbergse Watermolen

The Venbergse Watermolen stands on the Dommel river with a 5.56-meter diameter wheel containing 33 wooden paddles for grain grinding operations.

First documented in 1227 by Duke Henry I of Brabant, the mill belonged to the Postel monastery until 1716 when Dutch authorities confiscated all abbey properties.

The mill served as a mandatory grinding facility for local farmers, demonstrating the historical economic structure of medieval Noord-Brabant agricultural communities.

The mill building functions as a starting point for nature walks in the Malpie reserve, offering access to hiking trails along the Dommel river.

The waterwheel maintains its original iron construction with wooden paddles, rotating on a horizontal shaft that creates a transmission ratio of 1:8.6.

Location: Valkenswaard

Address: Molenstraat tegenover 111 5556TA

GPS coordinates: 51.33690,5.44530

Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05