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The health resort developed at the turn of the 18th century, after the discovery of mineral springs at the feet of Kobiela. Prior to that, in the lower parts of the today’s town – in the Bystrzyca valley and along natural routes leading to Kłodzko, Świdnica and Wałbrzych – farmsteads were built by loggers, carpenters, hunters, cattle and swine farmers as well as people of other farming and crafting professions.
The beginnings of Wałbrzych date back to the 12th century. In 1305, it was mentioned for the first time in writing, although still as a parish named Waldenberc, remaining a property of the Duchy of Świdnica-Jawor. However, according to the chronicler from Świdnica – Ephrain Ignatius Naso – a forest settlement existed here as early as in 1191. The name of the town was supposed to have been derived from pilgrimages to the wooden church with the therapeutic water spring, located on the hill, or an old settlement in the woodlands.
The Walim Commune is located in the Central Sudetes at the foot of the Góry Sowie Mountains and in the picturesque valley of the Walimka River, south-east from Wałbrzych. It extends over approximately 79 square kilometres. The highest point of the commune is the Wielka Sowa peak, at the elevation of 1015 meters above sea level. The Bystrzyca River is the most important watercourse that crosses the area.