Kamieńczyk Waterfall in Szklarska Poręba
Kamieńczyk Waterfall (Wodospad Kamieńczyka) is a 27-metre, three-cascade waterfall in Szklarska Poręba, inside Karkonosze National Park (KPN), at about 846 m above sea level. Entry to the gorge costs 16 PLN (reduced 8 PLN, as of September 2026), helmet included.
Is the trail to Kamieńczyk Waterfall open?
Please note: since 16 June 2026 the red and black trail section from the car park to Rozdroże pod Kamieńczykiem has been closed until further notice because of road works on the Kamieńczyk road (notice from the Szklarska Poręba Forest District). The map attached to the notice shows two detour options, including one for families with pushchairs and people with reduced mobility. Check the current status in the town’s tourist notice (opens in a new tab) before you set off.
What will you see?
The Kamieńczyk stream drops 27 metres in three cascades into a narrow rocky gorge. You explore the gorge on footbridges and steps, wearing a helmet that comes with your ticket. Next to it is the private Kamieńczyk mountain hut, and the red trail continues to Hala Szrenicka and Szrenica.
Is a national park ticket enough?
No. The Kamieńczyk gorge has its own fee, which the park entry ticket does not cover. If you carry on up the trail, you also need a regular Karkonosze National Park ticket (11 PLN, reduced 5.50 PLN). On the park’s free-entry days (16 January, 24 May and 10 August) the Kamieńczyk fee still applies.
Is it good for children and dogs?
- Children who walk on their own will manage, but a pushchair will not work — the path is rocky and the gorge has steps and footbridges. A baby carrier is the better choice.
- Children under 7 enter free.
- Dogs are not allowed at Kamieńczyk Waterfall (national park rule).