Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Detmold District

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke
Porta Westfalica

Holzhausen an der Porta Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Holzhausen an der Porta Windmill

Cycling

4.4

(48)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Save

Share

  • More

  • Location: Porta Westfalica, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    April 15, 2023

    Cycling

    The Holzhausen windmill on the Porta (also called Maschmeyers Mühle; Mühlenroute No. 38) is a Wallhollander with a plastered conical quarry stone tower. The year of construction of today's mill …
    Translated by
    Wind and wedding mill in Holzhausen with a view of the Kaiser Wilhelm monument

    Maschmeyer's mill in Holzhausen on the Porta is a Wall-Dutch mill from the first half of the 19th century with sail gate wings and wind rose and automatic wind tracking. The original technology was expanded and, as part of the temporary expansion, a sawmill was first powered by a steam engine and then electrically. The mill was renovated between 1987 and 1989.

    Source:Teutoburgerwald.de

    Translated by

    June 26, 2025

    Cycling

    The lack of seating is a thing of the past. Tables and benches in the mill garden invite you to linger. At the end of the season, the tables and benches will be moved under the shed. Here, you (and your bike) can find shelter from rain, thunderstorms, etc.
    Translated by
    guide_signup

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 2 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Holzhausen an der Porta Windmill

    placeholder

    4.3

    (15)

    43

    riders

    #1.

    Mill Route around Porta Westfalica

    82.1km

    04:59

    530m

    530m

    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate with device

    Send to Phone

    Hard
    placeholder

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 120 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Thursday 21 May

    25°C

    11°C

    0 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Porta Westfalica, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Airfield Porta – Café & Restaurant am Flugplatz Vennebeck

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy