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The ‘Moulins sans frontières’ cycle tour is a link between Germany and France based on a common theme: water and mills. The itinerary covers almost 47 kilometres, with no fewer than 14 mills to discover. Approximately a third of the trail is on the cycle path. Follow the pictogram of the mill wheel with the European symbol on the signposts along the route.
1. The route starts at the Moulin d'Eschviller, near Volmunster. The Moulin d'Eschviller site has devoted its entire discovery programme to the relationship between man and his environment. In a remarkable natural setting, discover an old grain mill, a sawmill and relive the work of the millers and sawyers. The visit is rounded off by an educational apiary that plunges you into the fascinating world of bees. There's also a botanical trail and a hotel-restaurant.
For further information: +33 3 87 96 76 40 - www.moulindeschviller.fr
2. The trail then leads to Volmunster, where you can buy freshly ground flour at the Moulin Arnet.
3. On to the Weiskirch, Urbach and Bettviller mills.
4. The Guiderkirch Mill.
5. Cross the German border to Peppenkum Mill,
6. then to the mills at Untere Mühle Altheim
7. and Obere Mühle Altheim.
8. Continue on to the Bickenaschbacher le Torhausmühle mill. This mill was built in 1610 on the site of a monastic farm. It was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and rebuilt. Continue towards Mittelbach, Rimschweiler, Althornbach and Hornbach.
9. Return to the Goffing mills,
10. Continue towards the Grossteinhaus mills,
11. and Riedelberg dating from 1624, Rolbing,
12. and back to Schweyen,
13. Brenschelbach
14. and Loutzviller.
Return to the Moulin d'Eschviller.
1. The route starts at the Moulin d'Eschviller, near Volmunster. The Moulin d'Eschviller site has devoted its entire discovery programme to the relationship between man and his environment. In a remarkable natural setting, discover an old grain mill, a sawmill and relive the work of the millers and sawyers. The visit is rounded off by an educational apiary that plunges you into the fascinating world of bees. There's also a botanical trail and a hotel-restaurant.
For further information: +33 3 87 96 76 40 - www.moulindeschviller.fr
2. The trail then leads to Volmunster, where you can buy freshly ground flour at the Moulin Arnet.
3. On to the Weiskirch, Urbach and Bettviller mills.
4. The Guiderkirch Mill.
5. Cross the German border to Peppenkum Mill,
6. then to the mills at Untere Mühle Altheim
7. and Obere Mühle Altheim.
8. Continue on to the Bickenaschbacher le Torhausmühle mill. This mill was built in 1610 on the site of a monastic farm. It was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and rebuilt. Continue towards Mittelbach, Rimschweiler, Althornbach and Hornbach.
9. Return to the Goffing mills,
10. Continue towards the Grossteinhaus mills,
11. and Riedelberg dating from 1624, Rolbing,
12. and back to Schweyen,
13. Brenschelbach
14. and Loutzviller.
Return to the Moulin d'Eschviller.
Practical information
Fitness / outdoor trails from VOLMUNSTER, mode of transport / activity : Cyclotouring, on the theme(s) : Cultural, Historic, Natural.
Features of the route
moderate
25 à 50 km
Loop
Distance in kms : 45
Difference in altitude : 300
Visit conditions
Visits
Visit on your own at all times Guided tours at all times
Groups accepted on reservation Coach parking available
Contact us
Circuit cyclotouristique - les moulins sans frontières
- contact@tourisme-paysdebitche.fr
- 03 87 06 16 16
- Moulin d'EschvillerRue du Moulin57720 VOLMUNSTER
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