Karlsruhe District
CalwSimmersfeldWaterfall at the Lenzinsägmühle
Karlsruhe District
CalwSimmersfeldWaterfall at the Lenzinsägmühle
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 31 out of 32 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord
Location: Simmersfeld, Calw, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Unfortunately, nothing remains of the mill, except for a canal with a beautiful waterfall. The waterfall can be reached via a small forest path.
April 19, 2025
The Lenzzinsmühle or Lenzenmühle (1611 to 1912) stood on the Fünfbronner Kirchweg. In addition to the headwater channel, the outlet of a drinking water source 300 m away flows into this with a discharge that decreases little in dry periods. The source was acquired from the Black Forest Water Supply. The mill had a single saw blade gate. The mill weir was 4 meters wide at the front of the dam. The accumulating water was sufficient to keep the water wheel in motion. The mill had a snack room with an oven. Only the Sägwaag has been preserved. The remains of the mill can hardly be reached from the path.
July 10, 2022
A short trail leads to the former site of the Lenzen sawmill, where water still falls down the preserved inlet.
August 13, 2024
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