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Szklarki Falls

Szklarki Falls (pronounced: [ˈʂklarki]; Polish: Wodospad Szklarki; ‹See Tfd›German: Kochenfall) is a waterfall located in the Giant Mountains, Lower Silesia, Poland, dropping a total of 13.3 metres (44 ft). The waterfall and its surroundings form an exclave of the Karkonosze National Park. It is the second highest waterfall of the national park.

Description

Szklarki Falls is located at 525 metres (1,722 ft) above sea level and is 13.3 meters high. Its waters fall in a wide cascade characteristically narrowing downwards and spiraling, where it forms a plunge pool.

In 1868, an inn was opened near the waterfall, which today functions as a mountain shelter named "Kochanówka".

To enter the national park, visitors need to pay an admission fee. There is a 1-km long trail leading to the waterfall at the end of which is a viewing platform. The trail is also accessible for the disabled people.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Szklarka Waterfall". kpnmab.pl. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Wodospad Szklarki". karkonosze.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Wodospad Szklarki w Szklarskiej Porębie. Szlaki, cennik, parkingi. Piesza wycieczka dla każdego". gorskim-szlakiem.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Schronisko Kochanówka". karkonosze.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Szklarki Waterfall". koronakarkonoszy.pl. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2024.