Podgórna waterfall is located in the heart of the Giant Mountains. The cascade is the biggest natural attraction of Przesieka, located near the Karkonosze National Park. It is the third highest waterfall in the Polish Karkonosze Mountains.
Podgórna waterfall - location
We will find it in the picturesque town of Przesieka, under the slope of Polanka Hill, at an altitude of 547 m above sea level. In front of the waterfall, over the stream, a wooden bridge is suspended, from which there is a beautiful view of the cascade.
Granite cliffs on both sides of the stream provide a beautiful frame for the falling water. Thus, they make the waterfall one of the most beautiful places in the region. Podgórna waterfall is one of the less frequently visited attractions of the Karkonosze Mountains. Nevertheless, a trip to this place is the perfect opportunity to walk away from the crowds. At the waterfall, we have the opportunity to rest on benches or in a wooden shed with tables.
Bigger than him Kamieńczyk waterfall (27 m high) and Szklarki Waterfall (13 m high) attract more tourists, but the Podgórna Waterfall is equally picturesque and, importantly, free of charge.
Podgórna waterfall - interesting facts
swimming in Podgórna Waterfall it's already a tradition - winter baths gather up to several dozen people. And the water temperature, even in summer, is very low, usually not exceeding 10 degrees Celsius.
Some time ago there was an idea to build a small erratic dam over the waterfall, which would deprive the waterfall of as much as 70% of water! Fortunately, the project from 2007 was not approved by the Jelenia Góra starosty. Due to the rules regarding the development of the Podgórzyn commune, and also due to the location Podgórna Waterfall in the Natura 2000 area, no permit for such construction has been issued.
It is worth mentioning that until the end of 1964 to Podgórzyn Górne, i.e. almost to Podgórna Waterfall, trams ran from Jelenia Góra. As a memento of those times, a red tram car was left in Podgórzyn. At that time, there was also an inn below the waterfall.
Podgórna Waterfall - information for tourists
Down Podgórna Waterfall there are several trails. The road starts in Przesieka, at the crossroads at Waloński Kamień (Karkonoska Street). You can choose the yellow, green or black trail. Black and green lead directly to the waterfall, towards the Cascades of Myi, from which the signposts will show the way straight to the viewpoint above the upper cascade, and then lead under Podgórna waterfall. The yellow trail continues through the forest to Borowice. You can get to the nearby one along the black trail Pine trees, a charming summer resort located on a beautiful river deluge.
Podgórna waterfall it is a good choice for visitors Karkonosze National Park. When staying in Przesieka, it is worth going to the Mya Cascade - a small, charming waterfall surrounded by stones green with moss. The cascade looks as beautiful in winter as in summer. There are also other attractions worth visiting nearby, such as Little Japan Siruvia Japanese Garden.
At the waterfall there is a shed and several tables with benches - it's the perfect place for a picnic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Podgórna Waterfall located?
The Podgórna waterfall is located near Karpacz, next to Przesieka. It is one of the three largest waterfalls in the Karkonosze Mountains, next to the Kamieńczyk Waterfall and the Szklarki Waterfall. It owes its name to the stream that feeds it. It is open all year round, there is no entrance fee.
Podgórna Waterfall parking lot?
If we are going to the Podgórna Waterfall by car, we can leave it in Przesieka, in the parking lot at ul. Karkonoska. A walk from there to the Podgórna Waterfall will take about 20 minutes. There are no parking restrictions. Another available car park is located at the Siruwia Japanese Garden. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from there to the waterfall. Parking is free, as is admission to the waterfall area. The waterfall can also be reached by public transport from Cieplice.