--- title: "Wassermühle Liebenau" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/wassermuehle-liebenau" description: "The mill has been located on the “Große Aue” since 1298. At that time, the mill served solely as a grain mill for grinding grain. In 1859, a sawmill was added to the grain mill; the Aue now powered a total of four millwheels. In 1913, a comprehensive renovation took place, during which the water wheels were replaced by a turbine. Although milling operations ceased in the 1970s, the turbine continues to run today and generates electricity. The Energy Discovery Trail passes by the mill. It is a tourist bike trail that includes sites related to energy in the broadest sense. A fish ladder adjoins the watermill. As part of the project, a fish ladder was constructed on the Große Aue to improve the ecological connectivity of the waterway." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/574036/7b3685290eeb53619efdb20f550eeba59fcfcd917a9db25304845f05a337b997/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Wassermühle Liebenau ==================== - Water mill The watermill in Liebenau Watermill with red brick building and river course, surrounded by green landscape and cloudy sky. A natural stone fountain on a paved plaza in front of a historic watermill in Liebenau, surrounded by flowers. A river in a green landscape, flanked by lush trees and a clear, partly cloudy sky. Liebenau watermill - once built to grind grain. The mill has been located on the “Große Aue” since 1298. At that time, the mill served solely as a grain mill for grinding grain. In 1859, a sawmill was added to the grain mill; the Aue now powered a total of four millwheels. In 1913, a comprehensive renovation took place, during which the water wheels were replaced by a turbine. Although milling operations ceased in the 1970s, the turbine continues to run today and generates electricity. The Energy Discovery Trail passes by the mill. It is a tourist bike trail that includes sites related to energy in the broadest sense. A fish ladder adjoins the watermill. As part of the project, a fish ladder was constructed on the Große Aue to improve the ecological connectivity of the waterway. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Only exterior viewing possible. Read more Payment methods free of charge Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Historical building - Water mill - Water mill - Tours 30.80 km - Bicycle 26.10 km - Bicycle Contact Lange Str. 28 A 31618 Liebenau