Watermill on the Witte Nete (Retie)

There is a picturesque, milling grain water mill on the Witte Nete.
Although the oldest mention only dates from 1633, this mill site may have already existed in the 14th century. The current brick mill house dates from 1765 and replaces a wooden construction from 1658.
Visitors can visit the mill every last Sunday of the month from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. see it at work.

There is a picturesque, milling grain water mill on the Witte Nete. Although the oldest mention dates back to 1633, this mill site may have existed as early as the 14th century. The current brick mill house dates from 1765 and replaces a wooden construction from 1658. Legally it was a so-called ban mill. Such mills were under the supervision of the village lord; every subject was obliged to have his grain milled there and to relinquish part of the flour to the sovereign lord as a tax in kind. In the Middle Ages, mills therefore radiated a certain power and influence. The water mill is of the undershot type. This type was most dependent on the slow-flowing waterways in the Kempen. To increase the buoyancy and speed of the water, a weir and sluice system were built. An artificial rapid was created at the bottom quarter of the wheel. Both the indoor and outdoor installation of this watermill is completely intact.

At this place you can enjoy departing canoeists. This is the starting point of a sailing on the Nete to Grobbendonk. An adventure of many kilometers of water fun.
Put yourself aside for a moment and enjoy those who embark on the adventure. Atmosphere guaranteed.