Poland · Region of Prešov
Black Lake Falls
Black Lake Falls is a waterfall located in the Tatra National Park, High Tatras, Poland, dropping a total of approximately 40 metres . The waterfall has been formed on the Black Lake Stream in the Rybi Potok Valley and flows out of Lake Czarny Staw pod Rysami located over Lake Morskie Oko.
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Black Lake Falls drops 40 metres (131 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Štrba, Poland. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Black Lake Falls is the second-tallest of the 9 we cover in Poland. As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Black Lake Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Štrba are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
When to go
Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
Getting there
- Base town Štrba, Poland
- Country Poland
- Region Region of Prešov, Alps & Central Europe, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Black Lake Falls
Poland
Height40 mWidth—
Most similar
Smolare Falls
North Macedonia
Height40 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in North Macedonia
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 24× taller than Black Lake Falls. Victoria Falls is 2.7× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Black Lake Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
49.1133, 20.042
Quick answers
Where is Black Lake Falls?
Black Lake Falls is in Poland (Region of Prešov). The nearest base is Štrba, Poland. Its coordinates are 49.1133, 20.0420.
How tall is Black Lake Falls?
Black Lake Falls drops 40 metres (131 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Black Lake Falls?
Peak flow is April to June and October. Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
What can you do at Black Lake Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Black Lake Falls?
The usual base is Štrba, Poland. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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