The post mill is the oldest type of windmill in Europe. The main feature of this type of mill is that the entire mill house stands on a single thick pole, which is fixed vertically in a wooden support frame located below the actual mill.

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The mill was built in 1862 by Lois Winter as the 2nd mill in Breunsdorf.
In 1985 negotiations were held on the implementation from Breunsdorf to Schönau.
On January 18, …

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☆ The post mill stands on a hill above the village. This results in a landmark of Schönau that can be seen from afar.

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Elevation 220 m

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