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3. Kasteel Wurfeld – Wurfeldermolen Watermill loop from Maaseik

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Emiel

March 19, 2024

The Wurfeldermolen is a watermill on the Bosbeek, located at Wurfeldermolenweg 31 near the Maaseik hamlet of Wurfeld.

In 1437 there was already a watermill here, referred to as Klooster Oliemolen, as it was used by the sisters of the Agnetenklooster in Maaseik. The current undershot mill was built in 1560 as a double mill. On one bank a grist mill and on the other a fulling mill, also used as a running mill. About 1818 a paper mill was installed by J.J. Titeux, who was a printer in Maaseik. From 1863 the mill was again used exclusively as a flour mill. Not long after 1960, the mill was shut down.

Despite the necessary renovations, the mill is still in working condition as far as the wheat part is concerned. The core of the building may be original. The wheel is located under a roof between two buildings. The descendants of the last professional miller live in the restored part.

The mill and surroundings were classified as a monument in 1993.

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Marc 🚶‍♂️

March 2, 2025

Listed Maaseik watermill with undershot wheel. Mill building built entirely over the Bosbeek with a water wheel that is completely incorporated into the building. There was already a mill here in 1437. It had various functions in succession: oil mill, corn mill, fulling mill (strengthening woollen fabric), run mill (pressing tannic acid from oak bark) and paper mill.

Nowadays a holiday home.

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luktob07

June 20, 2025

The old watermill can now be rented as a holiday apartment.

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Location: South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

Wurfeldermolen Watermill

1. Valley of Forest Brook - Yellow hiking trail

2. Tösch-Langeren Nature Reserve – Wurfeldermolen Watermill loop from Maaseik

3. Kasteel Wurfeld – Wurfeldermolen Watermill loop from Maaseik

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