Bovenste Molen, Partij-Wittem

Name: Bovenste Molen
Address: Partij-Wittem, Netherlands

#7 among attractions in Partij-Wittem

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The Bovenste Molen is located on the Geul River in the hamlet of Höfke near the Limburg village of Mechelen in the Dutch municipality of Gulpen-Wittem. It is a middle-stroke mill. Downstream in the same locality is another mill, which is logically referred to as the Lower Mill.

About 400 meters to the southeast there is the castle Hurpesch on the Geul.

Coordinates: 50°47'18"N, 5°55'10"E

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Partij-Wittem Netherlands

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Bovenste Molen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mosaqua Tropical Pool, James the Greater Church, Op de Vrouweheide, Saint Bernard Church.

2 miNW
50°48'35"N • 5°53'25"E
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4.2 miN
Windmill
Op de Vrouweheide, Heerlen
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4.6 miN
Church
Saint Bernard Church, Heerlen
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2.5 miE
Monastery
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1.1 miW
50°47'31"N • 5°53'39"E
De Zuid Limburgse Golf & Country Club, Partij-Wittem
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Church
Saint Remigius Church, Simpelveld
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1.3 miS
Historical place, Watermill
Volmolen, Epen
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3.4 miNE
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Bulkemsmolen, Simpelveld
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4.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Vrouwenheide, Partij-Wittem
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