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Eselsmühle in Siebenmühlental on October 10, 2026
Dear Members and Guests,
We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026 for a visit to the Eselsmühle (donkey mill), romantically situated in the Siebenmühlental near Leinfelden-Echterdingen.
Located in the Reichenbachtal near Leinfelden-Echterdingen, the Siebenmühlental (Seven Mills Valley) was first mentioned in 1383. Over the course of the next centuries, up to 11 grain mills were operated in the valley by water power and often with the help of donkeys (Esel).
The Eselsmühle was first mentioned in 1451 and was the last mill in the valley to mill grain until 2007. Today, the Eselsmühle is a very popular destination to buy their organic bread (baked in their own wood-fired ovens) and other organic goods, visit their shop or have a meal / coffee and cake in their lovely restaurant / café. The Eselsmühle is under monument protection and is operated by the same family since 1937. Among other things, we will visit their bake house and hear about the history past / present.
Time Table
10:15 Meet at Wanderparkplatz Siebenmühlental (pls see directions below >>)
10:30 Walk to Eselsmühle (about 5 mins – possible donkey sighting on the way)
11:00 Guided Tour (German with English translation) – 45 mins
12:00 Lunch at Eselsmühle
14:00 End of official Club program. We’re welcome to stay, have coffee and cake or visit their shop (open until 18:00).
Cost: 10 € for members; 15 € for non-members (lunch/beverages not included). We kindly ask for prepayment. Payment details will be sent to you with your confirmation. Please let us know if you are joining us for lunch.
Please make your reservation no later than Tuesday, October 6, with
Christel Baumann: e-mail c.baumann@gac1948.de – or –
Ann Reed: e-mail: a.reed@gac1948.de
Best regards,
Upcoming events
Saturday, November 14Swabian Schnapsmuseum, Bönnigheim
Saturday, December 5 Christmas Dinner, Restaurant Alte Kanzlei, Stuttgart
Sunday, December 20 ELF The Musical – Matinee at Kelley Theatre
2027
Saturday, January 30Exhibit Men’s jewelry from Stone Age to present day, Landesmuseum Stuttgart
Saturday, February 20Annual General Meeting, Hotel Hirsch, Ruit
Saturday, March 20Playing Card Museum, Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Saturday, April 17Spring Fest – Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
Please note: Events and dates subject to change ! If you would like more information on any of these events, or would like to sign up in advance, please talk to any board member. They will put you in contact with the person planning the event.
Directions:
By car:
Navigation Address: Wanderparkplatz Siebenmühlental (or Wanderparkplatz Siebenmuehlental)
We’ll be gathering at the parking (partly under the bridge) and walk together to the Eselsmühle (5 mins easy paved walk) – Parking is free (don’t drive all the way to the Eselsmühle, there are no parking spaces at Eselsmühle directly).
Public transport:
please see: https://www.vvs.de/en/ (Busstop at the Wanderparkplatz Siebenmühlental)
