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Spoordonk Watermill

Spoordonk Watermill

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Spoordonk Watermill

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Location: Oirschot, North Brabant, Netherlands

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1. Fish Passes in the Beerze – Kampina Wetlands loop from Spoordonk

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2. Fish passes on the Beerze – The Beerze loop from Spoordonk

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3. Scenic Stream in the Forest – Baest Estate loop from Spoordonk

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Nicole

December 26, 2020

The Spoordonkse Watermill - located on the edge of the church village of Spoordonk (municipality of Oirschot) - dates from 1320 and runs entirely on water power from the Beerze. It is the most westerly watermill in the Netherlands. The mill is equipped with two water wheels. A water wheel was used to drive an oil mill, which was used to process linseed into linseed oil. Today this water wheel is used to generate electricity, green energy in the most environmentally friendly way.

The other water wheel still has its original function, namely to process grain into flour by means of hydropower. The drive is done entirely by means of wooden gears, it still contains authentic elements from 1320, while many parts have also been replaced over the centuries. If the water level permits, the mill still grinds plenty of grain in the same way as centuries ago.

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Rogier Van Bunnik 🇳🇱

April 30, 2024

A beautiful old watermill worth seeing.

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Wappie

December 4, 2025

The Spoordonk Watermill is located on the Beerze River, just outside the center of Spoordonk. It is a historic corn mill that uses the water power of the Beerze River to power its grinding mechanism. The mill consists of a brick building with a wooden wheel and originally dates from the 18th century, although it has been modified and rebuilt several times over the centuries.

In the past, the mill not only served to grind grain for the immediate area but also served as an important economic hub for the village and surrounding agricultural areas. Today, the mill functions as a monument and, depending on opening hours, is sometimes open to visitors and hikers who want to learn more about traditional mill construction and the role of watermills in Brabant.

For hikers, the Spoordonk Watermill is an interesting historical point along the Beerze River, where you can see the connection between waterways and local businesses in the past.

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Elevation 40 m

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Spoordonk Watermill

1. Fish Passes in the Beerze – Kampina Wetlands loop from Spoordonk

2. Fish passes on the Beerze – The Beerze loop from Spoordonk

3. Scenic Stream in the Forest – Baest Estate loop from Spoordonk

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