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Spoordonk Watermill

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Spoordonk Watermill

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

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    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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      A beautiful old watermill worth seeing.

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