Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 19 out of 20 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Donkse Laagten
De Broekmolen is a historic windmill located in the Netherlands.The Broekmolen is a type of mill known as a "watermill." Watermills were traditionally submerged by water power and used for a variety of purposes such as grinding grain into flour, sawing wood, pressing oil and more. However, the name "Broekmolen" may apply to several mills of that type, there may be several mills with the same name.Each specific Broekmolen can have unique history and characteristics, depending on the location and purpose for which the mill was used.
August 8, 2023
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