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Molen de Rietvink

Molen de Rietvink

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Molen de Rietvink

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Rottige Meenthe & Brandemeer

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Location: Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands

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Caressa

August 14, 2025

The De Rietvink windmill, built in 1855 on the Grote Veenpolder, was fitted with an American windmill in 1921 to keep the area dry. After being decommissioned in 1964, it became a holiday home. Around 2005, the windmill fell into disrepair, but new owners began a thorough restoration in 2008 with the help of millwrights and volunteers. In 2010, De Rietvink turned again for the first time in 16 years and has been in regular operation ever since.

Next to the windmill is a charming tea garden with a terrace for a refreshing drink in the sun!

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Jeroen

July 29, 2021

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Windmill in the peat polder with tea garden. See also: molenderietvink.nl

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Anne-Jan de Jong

September 22, 2020

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Great point across the lock in the Rottige Meente nature reserve. Near B&B De Laatste Stuiver and windmill De Rietvink. Only accessible via gravel / shell path but easy to do on a racing bike. Get off at the lock.

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Elevation 10 m

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Thursday 27 August

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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