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The “Mills with no border” links Germany and France with a common theme; water and mills. There are 28 miles to discover along this trail (approx. 47km). Follow the pictogram of the waterwheel with its European symbol which figure on all the signs along the way.
1. The trail starts at the Eschviller Mill, near Volmunster. The Eschviller Mill is dedicated to man and the environment. In an outstanding setting, discover the grain mill, the saw mill and relive the work of the millers. The tour finishes with an educational visit of a hive where you can learn the fascinating life of bees. There is also a nature trail and a restaurant on the grounds.
Visit: from Easter to the end of October. For information: 03 87 96 76 40 – www.moulindeschviller.fr
2. The trail then takes you to Volmunster and the Arnet flour mill where you can buy freshly ground flour.
3. Follow the trail passed Weiskirch Mill, Urbach ,Bettviller
4. and Guiderkirch Mill.
5. Cross the borders to Peppenkum Mill,
6. then the mills Untere Mühle Altheim
7. and Obere Mühle Altheim.
8. Continue towards the mill Bickenaschbacher Torhausmühle. This mill was built in 1610 on the grounds of a monastery farm but it was destroyed during the 30 Year War. Later it was rebuilt. Continue on you way through Mittelbach, Rimschweiler, Althornbach and Hornbach.
9. Continue south towards the Goffing mills
10. or extend the tour towards the Grossteinhaus Mill,
11. Riedelberg Mill dating back to 1624, Rolbing,
12. Schweyen, Schweyen Mill,
13. Blumenau Mill at Brenschelbach
14. and finally Loutzviller Mill before returning to Eschviller.
1. The trail starts at the Eschviller Mill, near Volmunster. The Eschviller Mill is dedicated to man and the environment. In an outstanding setting, discover the grain mill, the saw mill and relive the work of the millers. The tour finishes with an educational visit of a hive where you can learn the fascinating life of bees. There is also a nature trail and a restaurant on the grounds.
Visit: from Easter to the end of October. For information: 03 87 96 76 40 – www.moulindeschviller.fr
2. The trail then takes you to Volmunster and the Arnet flour mill where you can buy freshly ground flour.
3. Follow the trail passed Weiskirch Mill, Urbach ,Bettviller
4. and Guiderkirch Mill.
5. Cross the borders to Peppenkum Mill,
6. then the mills Untere Mühle Altheim
7. and Obere Mühle Altheim.
8. Continue towards the mill Bickenaschbacher Torhausmühle. This mill was built in 1610 on the grounds of a monastery farm but it was destroyed during the 30 Year War. Later it was rebuilt. Continue on you way through Mittelbach, Rimschweiler, Althornbach and Hornbach.
9. Continue south towards the Goffing mills
10. or extend the tour towards the Grossteinhaus Mill,
11. Riedelberg Mill dating back to 1624, Rolbing,
12. Schweyen, Schweyen Mill,
13. Blumenau Mill at Brenschelbach
14. and finally Loutzviller Mill before returning to Eschviller.
Practical information
Fitness / outdoor trails from VOLMUNSTER, mode of transport / activity : Cyclotouring, on the theme(s) : Cultural, Historic, Natural.
Features of the route
moderate
25 à 50 km
Loop
Distance in kms : 45
Difference in altitude : 300
Visit conditions
Visits
Visit on your own at all times Guided tours at all times
Groups accepted on reservation Coach parking available
Contact us
CIRCUIT CYCLOTOURISTIQUE - LES MOULINS SANS FRONTIÈRES
- contact@tourisme-paysdebitche.fr
- 03 87 06 16 16
- Moulin d'EschvillerRue du Moulin57720 VOLMUNSTER
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