Iconic Spots
source of a river over 30 kilometres long that once powered six water mills
Wola Grzymkowa, in the Dalików commune, is home to a single natural landmark: the source of the Bełdówka River. It's a spot for anyone who enjoys short walks through fields and woods, without any marked tourist infrastructure.
The Bełdówka rises to the southeast of the village, runs for 30.82 kilometres and flows west, partly through wooded terrain, along the border of the Dalików and Poddębice communes. It empties into the Ner in the village of Góra Bałdrzychowska, and the Ner is a tributary of the Warta, so water from around Wola Grzymkowa eventually reaches the Baltic through this whole river system. Along its course the river forms six ponds and historically powered the same number of water mills, though today only traces of that old infrastructure remain in the landscape.
The source belongs to the region's atmospheric spots, alongside similar places described in parks and nature. The nearest larger town is Poddębice, a convenient starting point for planning your trip.
