Obere Mühle

The Obere Mühle is a historic watermill located in Großbreitenbach, Germany.

Overview

This mill has been a significant part of the region's history and industry for centuries.

History

1. The Obere Mühle was built in 1608.
2. It reportedly played an important role in the local economy as a grain milling facility during its operational years.

Architecture

The Obere Mühle is classified as a watermill, specifically a breast-shot wheel type.

Current Status and Use

1. The Obere Mühle is currently disused.
2. It reportedly operates as a generator for electricity production using an ossberger turbine with a run-of-the-river hydroelectric source.

Location and Setting

The Obere Mühle is situated on Ortsstraße 141 in Großbreitenbach, Germany.

The surrounding landscape is not explicitly described, but the town of Böhlen is mentioned as part of its address.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

The Obere Mühle's heritage status and preservation efforts are not specified in the provided data.

Visiting Information

The Obere Mühle may be open to public visitation. For more information, please refer to the website listed in its 'website' field: www.boehlener-muehle.de

Notable Historical Events or Famous Millers

No notable historical events or famous millers are mentioned in the provided data.

Technical Details

1. The Obere Mühle reportedly features a single ossberger turbine with an output of 7.50 kW and uses a run-of-the-river hydroelectric source.