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Lake Bystrzyca (Zagórze Śląskie)

Jezioro Bystrzyckie, Zagórze Śląskie, gmina Walim, powiat wałbrzyski, woj. dolnośląskie (Góry Sowie)

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Lake Bystrzyca

Location and surroundings

Lake Bystrzyca (also known as Lubachów) is a dam lake in the Bystrzyca gorge in the Owl Mountains, near Zagórze Śląskie (Walim municipality, Wałbrzych county, Lower Silesian Province). It was created in the early 20th century after a dam was built on the Bystrzyca River.

Natural and tourist value

Its area is about 0.5 km² and its capacity about 8 million m³; the dam is around 44 m high. The reservoir and its surroundings are a tourist attraction of the Owl Mountains. There is a sandy beach and rentals of pedal boats and canoes.

Who it's for

For families, mountain tourists and history enthusiasts.

Practical information

The lake is overlooked by Choina hill with the ruins of Grodno Castle; nearby are the underground workings of the Riese complex.

Practical information

Features and scope

  • Dam lake on the Bystrzyca (early 20th century)
  • Area about 0.5 km², dam about 44 m
  • Attraction of the Owl Mountains; Grodno Castle nearby

Seasonality

Year-round; swimming and water sports in the summer season.

Getting there

By car to Zagórze Śląskie.

Visit duration: 2-3 hours (beach, walk, dam) Seasonality: year-round

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezioro_Bystrzyckie; https://www.niesamowitapolska.eu/pl/blog/dolnoslaskie/ziemia-klodzka/jezioro-bystrzyckie