The Dijkmolen has a span of more than 29 metres, making it the largest (original historic) windmill in the Netherlands. The paddle wheel in the mill has a diameter of 6.50 meters. The mill was built in 1718 to drain the Ommedijkse Polder. That polder is now called Dijkpolder. Opposite the mill there is now an electric pumping station, so the mill no longer has any function.

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And what is also so beautiful about this mill is that it is completely thatched...

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December 12, 2021

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The Dijkmolen is a polder mill in the Dutch town of Maasland (municipality of Midden-Delfland). The mill is located on the Molenweg just outside the village, in front of the …

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1. Foppenplas Cycle Bridge – Molenweg Windmills loop from Meijersplein / Airport

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2. The Korpershoek Windmill – Dijkmolen Maasland loop from Maasland

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3. Maassluis Canal and Lock – Maasland Village Center loop from Hoek van Holland Haven

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Location: Maasland, South Holland, Netherlands

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1. Foppenplas Cycle Bridge – Molenweg Windmills loop from Meijersplein / Airport

2. The Korpershoek Windmill – Dijkmolen Maasland loop from Maasland

3. Maassluis Canal and Lock – Maasland Village Center loop from Hoek van Holland Haven

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