Grabser Mühlbach

The Grabser Mühlbach is an artificially created industrial stream. With its diverse uses over a length of 1.7 km and the number of still preserved facilities, it is unique in Switzerland.

At the time of its maximum use, over 20 different businesses benefited from this stream. Its water powered sawmills, mills, forges, and other industrial enterprises. The stream's water was also taken for drinking and firefighting purposes and was used for cleaning laundry and sheep wool. Since 1927, the water has also been used to generate electricity. 

Meanwhile, some businesses have been closed or electrified. However, several noteworthy witnesses of this early industrial era still exist. The Grabser Mühlbach Association is committed to preserving this cultural heritage and making it accessible to interested parties.

Today, a very well-preserved hammer forge and a complete small mill stand by the canal, both real treasures. Other gems include a former public laundry, a commercially operated wool washing facility, and a small power station.

Guided groups can also visit these facilities from the inside. To enable interested persons to explore the Grabser Mühlbach on their own, the existing and former waterworks are equipped with information boards. A circular route about 4 km long is signposted.