Myi Cascade is a 5-meter high waterfall, the fourth largest in the Polish Karkonosze Mountains. It is located at an altitude of 547 m above sea level in the Karkonosze Padole Śródgórskie in Przesieka near the Podgórna waterfall. Mya's cascade is formed by three characteristic rock steps, which make the water flowing down the vertical slopes really impressive for tourists.
What delights tourists with Mya Cascade?
The Karkonosze Mountains are not only mountains, but also water creating stunning cascades and waterfalls. The area around Myi Cascade is an extremely picturesque place. It is covered with a dense spruce forest, and the lack of trodden trails adds even more mystery and beauty to this place. The Myi Cascade was formed during the Alpine orogenic movements, i.e. during the last period of global orogenic folding. The final shape of the Mya cascade was determined by the Quaternary glaciation.
It is worth visiting the Mya Cascade just after the thaw or heavy rainfall, which additionally strengthens the water flow, making its noise heard from afar. The Mya Cascade is often called the younger sister of the Podgórna waterfall. Although the Myi Cascade is much smaller, it makes an amazing impression on tourists, just like the narrow Myi Valley itself.
The Myja stream hides its sources on the north-western slope of Smogornia at an altitude of 1,275 m above sea level. It is a right tributary of Podgórna, approximately 5 km long. In some places, the Mya Valley has the character of a rocky ravine, deeply cut into the ground. The stream flows over granite and its weathered surface, often over rocky rapids, creating numerous waterfalls and cascades, the largest of which is the Myi Cascade. The Myja stream creates an interesting valley, which is a special attraction, especially in its upper part. It is there that impressive rock pillars rise from the slopes - Szwedskie Skały, Słup and Zamczysko, which are up to 30 meters high.
Near the Myja Cascade, on the right bank of the Myja River, there are spruce and beech trees connected by trunks, which arouse great interest among tourists coming here. The road to Myi Cascade is no less attractive than the waterfall itself. There are also other smaller cascades and waterfalls along the way, and the path itself is narrow and densely covered with roots and stones.
The area is lushly covered with various types of vegetation, which gives this place an additional "wild character". In winter, the Myi Cascade freezes, creating an equally attractive icefall. The road to the cascade may then be icy, which should be taken into account when planning a winter walk.
What's the easiest way to get to Myi Cascade?
Kaskada Myi is located in Przesieka - a foothill town near Jelenia Góra and Karpacz. The village is located in the valley of three streams: Czerwień, Mya and Podgórna, at an altitude of approximately 480-650 m above sea level. At the end of the 19th century, Przesieka was more popular than Karpacz itself and was a famous Sudeten winter sports center. Nowadays, there is much more peace here, which attracts city dwellers even more. The advantage of Przesieka is its excellent connection with Jelenia Góra. The most popular tourist trails leading to the Karkonosze peaks also run through the pass.
The easiest way to get to Mya's Cascade from Przesieka is directly from the parking lot at the Podgórna waterfall. However, there is no trail leading to the Myi Cascade, only an arrow and an information board located directly behind the bridge. In total, the road from the parking lot to the cascade is only 500 meters long.
Anyone who plans to explore the area around Przesieka and Myi Cascade in more detail should also visit other attractions, including: Podgórna waterfall, Walloon Stone and wobble. In recent years, the local area has also been attracting tourists' attention Japanese Garden – Siruwia, which is located near the Myi Cascade. In the area around ponds, streams, waterfalls and characteristic wooden buildings there are hundreds of interesting shrubs, conifers and perennials. There is also an amusement park with tunnel slides and rope ladders that will keep the youngest tourists entertained for hours.