Brulčev Mill

At the Brulc family in Hrušica, Dolenjska, milling has been practiced since 1777 according to oral tradition. The mill is likely even older, as it is marked on a military map (1763–87). Its current external appearance and internal layout were shaped during a thorough renovation and expansion in the 1870s.

The Brulc Mill is classified among stone mills powered by an overshot waterwheel. In terms of size, it is one of the larger mills in the Podgorje area. It is also one of the oldest and best-preserved mills in Dolenjska. A special feature of the mill is its two milling rooms (“malenci”): the upper one is located on the ground floor of the house, while the lower one is in the cellar. In the upper, older room, the original “Štajnpoden” (stone floor) has been preserved. On it stands a wooden grain cleaner, and in front of it, the “Pajtelj”. The Brulc family ceased milling operations in 1986, but the current owner, Janez Brulc, wishes to breathe new life into the mill.

For pre-arranged groups, a guided tour with the miller and a film screening about milling and sawmilling at Klamfer and Težka voda are available.