Poland · Silesian Voivodeship
Sopotnia Wielka Falls
Sopotnia Wielka Falls is a waterfall located in Sopotnia Wielka, 20 kilometers south of Żywiec, in the Żywiec Beskids, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, dropping a total of 12 metres . Its waters fall down into a 5-meter deep plunge pool.
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Sopotnia Wielka Falls drops 12 metres (39 ft) on the Sopotnia Stream. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Sopotnia Wielka, Poland. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a plunge waterfall, water leaves the rock entirely and falls free through the air.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotography
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 Sopotnia Wielka, Poland
- Country Poland
- Region Silesian Voivodeship, Alps & Central Europe, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Sopotnia Wielka Falls
Poland
Height12 mWidth—
Most similar
Sarp Falls
Norway
Height20 mWidth—
Also a plunge waterfall and in Norway
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 82× taller than Sopotnia Wielka Falls. Victoria Falls is 9.0× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Sopotnia Wielka Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
49.58483, 19.30115
Quick answers
Where is Sopotnia Wielka Falls?
Sopotnia Wielka Falls is in Poland (Silesian Voivodeship). The nearest base is Sopotnia Wielka, Poland. Its coordinates are 49.5848, 19.3011.
How tall is Sopotnia Wielka Falls?
Sopotnia Wielka Falls drops 12 metres (39 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Sopotnia Stream.
When is the best time to visit Sopotnia Wielka 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 Sopotnia Wielka Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at Sopotnia Wielka Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Sopotnia Wielka Falls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to Sopotnia Wielka Falls?
The usual base is Sopotnia Wielka, Poland. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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