Dam on Łomnica in Karpacz

The Łomnica dam is one of the most popular attractions in Karpacz. It is an ideal place for a walk, during which you can admire the picturesque cascade flowing down to the water reservoir created in this place.

Dam on Łomnica - history of the place

The Łomnica is a left tributary of the Bóbr River, flowing out in the vicinity of Równia pod Śnieżką. The river is a little over 20 km long. Already in the Middle Ages, the Łomnica valley was inhabited by the Walloons - newcomers from Western Europe, prospectors of gold, precious stones and minerals.

Until the construction of the dam in Karpacz, Łomnica was one of the most wild and dangerous rivers in the Karkonosze Mountains. In the upper section, the average drop of its waters is 72 per mille, and in the lower section it is seven times smaller. This difference, combined with large fluctuations in water levels after spring rainfall and thaws, has led to floods more than once.

Lomnica attractions

• The dam itself is a tourist attraction - it's a must-see during the tour stay in Karpacz. It is also an ideal place for a walk in the picturesque surroundings and an opportunity to hide in the shade of trees during a hot day. On one side we see a lake and a restaurant. And on the other - a wonderful large waterfall falling straight into Łomnica.
• From the dam, we can go further into the mountains, following the red trail to Grabowiec.
• Raven Rocks is another attractive place for a walk in Karpacz.
• Worth seeing local monuments and museums: famous Wang temple and interesting Toy Museum and a miniature park loved by children.
• You can also take advantage of other attractions - in Karpacz we will find toboggan run, rope park and the town as if taken out of it alive Wild West.

At the end of July 1897, there was a cloudburst over Karpacz, which caused another flood. Łomnica, Łomniczka and many smaller mountain streams overflowed their banks. And this led to massive destruction in the city. The raging torrent brought down bridges and a newly built railway line, and destroyed many streets, houses and farms. After this incident, a decision was made to regulate the river on many sections and to build a retention dam made of stone blocks and concrete, lined with granite slabs. The dam has a nominal capacity of 540,000 m³. Special dams were also erected at that time, stopping the rock material carried by the water. The investment was carried out in the years 1910-1915. The dam created a small dam lake, and the excess of water falls down picturesque cascades.

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Since then Dam on Łomnica protects the inhabitants of Karpacz against the element of water. It also stops the rock debris flowing down from the mountains, which, carried by the river, would pose a threat to the village. The dam passed its strength test during subsequent floods, including the infamous "millennium flood" in 1997, effectively protecting the city from flooding.

It is very pleasant to walk along the ridge of the dam, which is 105 meters long. It's definitely worth a visit if you're nearby. The engaging landscape is especially liked by the bride and groom, who often choose this place for their wedding session.

The dam on Łomnica - interesting facts

Currently, there is no special tourist infrastructure here, but in the early 20th century, when the dam was built, a wooden shelter - Talsperre Baude - was also built. It was very popular with tourists. The Alexandrinenbad bathing facility was also built, a restaurant (it survived until the 1960s) and a cafe operated. You can swim, kayak and pedal boats in the lake. In winter, the reservoir turned into an ice rink. In addition, in the evenings at the dam, concerts were held in the band shell, which were also attended by the residents of the resort.

Dam on Łomnica - information for tourists

• Dam on Łomnica it is located near the city center Karpacz, on 3-go Maja Street, on the slope of the Karpatka hill.
• If we are going by car from Jelenia Góra, we are heading towards the Biały Jar roundabout.
• Down Dams in Łomnica we can also get there by going to Rybacka Street.
• It is best to leave the car in the car parks near the Biały Jar roundabout.
• The red tourist trail runs through the dam and leads directly to the top of the Grabowiec mountain Miłków.
• There is a restaurant on the shore of the reservoir, so after a walk you can eat something on the spot.

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