Name: 33rd German Mill Day — Mooswaldmühle Lauterbach 2026 2026
Start: 2026-05-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Mooswaldmühle Lauterbach (OT Sulzbach)

German Mill Day Lauterbach

About German Mill Day Lauterbach

On Whit Monday, May 25, 2026, the Mooswaldmühle in Lauterbach-Sulzbach will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 33rd German Mill Day. The mill is one of the highest-fully functional farm mills in the Central Black Forest. During the event day, the miller will demonstrate the entire milling process — from grain and the overshot water wheel to the finished flour. The Sulzbacher Mädchen Club (SMC) will provide refreshments at the neighboring Käppelebauernhof with coffee, cake, and light snacks.

Dates 25 May — 25 May 2026

Venue Lauterbach (08325)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

German Mill Day Lauterbach — edition 2026

On Whit Monday, May 25, 2026, the 33rd German Mill Day will take place at the Mooswaldmühle Lauterbach-Sulzbach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Milling demonstration at the overshot water wheel, tour of one of the highest-altitude Black Forest farm mills. Catering by the Sulzbacher Mädchen Club at the neighboring Käppelebauernhof. Free admission.

Whit Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Mooswaldmühle

The water wheel turns, the millstone runs, flour trickles — the Mooswaldmühle in Lauterbach-Sulzbach participates in the 33rd German Mill Day with all-day demonstrations. From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the miller will showcase the milling technology, and visitors can sample the freshly ground Black Forest flour.

At the adjacent Käppelebauernhof, the Sulzbacher Mädchen Club operates a welcoming refreshment stand with coffee, homemade cake, and snack platters. The proceeds support the club's activities.

Highlights German Mill Day Lauterbach 2026

33rd German Mill Day nationwide
One of the highest-altitude farm mills in the Black Forest
Fully functional overshot water wheel
Milling demonstration with historical mill technology
Catering by the Sulzbacher Mädchen Club
Free admission

Programme German Mill Day Lauterbach 2026

Program Whit Monday, May 25, 2026

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Mooswaldmühle open
All day — Milling demonstrations at the overshot water wheel
All day — Mill tours explaining the historical technology
All day — Catering by the Sulzbacher Mädchen Club at the Käppelebauernhof (coffee, cake, snacks)
Fresh Black Forest flour in small bags to take home

Prices German Mill Day Lauterbach 2026

Free admission to the mill and all demonstrations. Donations for mill preservation are welcome. Food and drinks from the SMC at Käppelebauernhof at usual prices.

Practical information

Practical information — German Mill Day Lauterbach

Getting there

Lauterbach can be reached via the B 462 (Schramberg–Triberg). By car, follow the signs "Mooswaldmühle / Käppelebauernhof" in the town to the Mooswald ridge. By train: Schramberg station (terminus of the Ortenau S-Bahn), then bus or taxi to Sulzbach. Parking is available near the Käppelebauernhof.

Opening hours

Whit Monday, May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Milling demonstrations run all day.

Admission

Free admission. Donations for the mill's upkeep are welcome. Food and drinks from the Sulzbacher Mädchen Club at the Käppelebauernhof at usual prices.

German Mill Day — a nationwide initiative

The German Mill Day has traditionally taken place on Whit Monday since 1994 and is coordinated by the Association of German Mills e.V. (DGM). Around 1,000 water, wind, and post mills open their doors nationwide — the 33rd edition in 2026 falls on Whit Monday, May 25, 2026. In the Central Black Forest, the Mooswaldmühle in Lauterbach is one of the most impressive stops.

Mooswaldmühle — highest-altitude farm mill in the Black Forest

The Mooswaldmühle is located on the Mooswald ridge above the Sulzbach district of Lauterbach, in the Rottweil district. It is one of the few highest-altitude farm mills in the Black Forest that are still fully functional. The overshot water wheel is powered by a millstream that carries enough water year-round — a rarity at this altitude. The millstone, hopper, bolter, and flour bin are in their original places and will be put into operation on Mill Day.

Milling demonstration and mill tour

All day long, the miller will show how flour is made from grain: filling the grain, opening the water wheel, running the millstone, sieving the flour, and bagging it. Those who wish can take home a small bag of freshly ground rye or spelt. Tours explain the historical technology, the history of the mill, and the importance of the Black Forest highland mills for the self-sufficiency of farmers until the 20th century.

Catering by the Sulzbacher Mädchen Club

The Sulzbacher Mädchen Club (SMC) will provide catering at the adjacent Käppelebauernhof: coffee, homemade cake, snack platters with Black Forest ham and sausage, regional drinks. The proceeds will go to the youth work of the SMC. The Käppelebauernhof itself is a typical Black Forest full-time farm with residential and barn architecture and a hipped roof — also worth a look.

Lauterbach in the Black Forest

Lauterbach in the Black Forest (approx. 2,800 inhabitants, AGS 08325-) is located between Schramberg and Triberg in the Central Black Forest. The municipality comprises the districts of Lauterbach, Sulzbach, and Hinterlehengericht. The area is characterized by deep valleys, dense fir forests, and high meadows. Mill Day is a good occasion to combine a visit to the Mooswaldmühle with a hike along the Mittelweg or the themed trail "Mooswald-Höhe".