Głęboczek

The watermill was built in 1895 on the site of an 18th-century paper mill. It is considered a unique industrial monument and is one of the few completely preserved half-timbered watermills in West Pomerania. The building stands directly on the bank of the Drawa River; the mill estate is located in Drawski Landscape Park. A 158 km green hiking trail, a 60.7 km red cycling route, and an unsigned route of about 46 km pass through Głęboczek.

The history of the site dates back to the 18th century, when a paper mill stood here. The present watermill building was constructed in 1895. This history makes the mill a tangible part of the local industrial heritage.

Its construction also sets the monument apart: it is a half-timbered watermill, one of only a few in West Pomerania to be completely preserved. As a unique industrial monument, it gives a visit a clear cultural focus.Visitors interested in historic buildings and technology will find a concrete reason to see Głęboczek not only as a starting point for routes, but also as a place with a history of its own.

The watermill building stands directly on the bank of the Drawa River. This relationship between the building and the river is part of what makes the monument’s location special: the mill is not merely a historic site in the village, but stands right beside a body of water. The location of the mill estate, which lies in Drawski Landscape Park, should be considered separately.

This makes it possible to combine culture and landscape when planning your trip. The watermill provides a specific historic point of interest; the routes through Głęboczek offer another way to include the village in your trip, on foot or by bike. Which aspect matters more to you depends on whether you want to focus on the industrial monument or the route options.

The green “Szlak wzniesień moreny czołowej” hiking trail is 158 km long and passes through Głęboczek. It is also open to cyclists. This route therefore combines a designated hiking trail with the option of cycling. The length refers to the entire trail, not just the section through the village.

The red “Drawa” cycling route also passes through Głęboczek. Its total length is 60.7 km. The colors and names help distinguish the two named routes: the green route is designated as a hiking trail, while the red one is a cycling route. You can take these differences and each route’s total length into account when planning.

Another option is “Trasa Wokół Jeziora Drawsko.” This unsigned route is about 46 km long, links various hiking and cycling routes, and runs from Rzepowo via Głęboczek to Siemczyno. Unlike the two color-coded routes, it is not signposted. Its approximate length and the named places provide additional guidance, while its combination of different routes gives it a character of its own.

The three routes differ in length, designation and description: the green trail is the longest of those mentioned, the red cycling route is 60.7 km long, and the unsigned route covers about 46 km. If you would like to include Głęboczek in a hiking or cycling trip, you can use this information to decide which route best suits your plans.

When was the watermill in Głęboczek built?

The present watermill building was constructed in 1895 on the site of an 18th-century paper mill.

Where is the watermill located?

The building stands directly on the bank of the Drawa River. The mill estate is located in Drawski Landscape Park.

Which route is not signposted?

“Trasa Wokół Jeziora Drawsko” is not signposted, is about 46 km long, and runs from Rzepowo via Głęboczek to Siemczyno.

For the broader travel overview: Stare Kaleńsko.