The eventful history of the stone mill
The stone mill on the Weiberbach in the Hafenlohrtal is located in the Rothenbuch district, but belongs ecclesiastically to the Weibersbrunn parish. The mill was probably built in 1794. The frequent changes of owners and tenants show that the mill did not make much profit. In 1912 the mill was converted into a summer resort. In 1919 the Rothenbuch municipal council discussed converting the mill into an inn. In 1923 it was leased as a hostel by the Aschaffenburg Tourist Association, which used the mill as a youth hostel from 1924 onwards. From 1926 to 1939 the so-called "Schtoa-Müller" lived in the hostel, which became a home for the Hitler Youth during the years of National Socialism. In the meantime the mill had established itself as an ideal starting point for hikers, also because of the bus connection to Aschaffenburg. In 1957, Weibersbrunn would have liked to incorporate the mill. However, the application was rejected by the Rothenbuch municipal council. In 1995, Volker Lah from Erzhausen (Hesse) bought the mill. Since then, the family has been renovating the building step by step.
Source: Main-Echo