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Lake Goczałkowice (Goczałkowice Reservoir)

Goczałkowice-Zdrój, powiat pszczyński, woj. śląskie

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Rivers & Reservoirs

Lake Goczałkowice (Goczałkowice Reservoir)

Lake Goczałkowice is a dam reservoir on the Vistula, created by damming the river at Goczałkowice-Zdrój (the reservoir has been operating since 1956). It is one of the main sources of drinking water for the Silesian conurbation.

Location and surroundings

The reservoir lies in the Silesian Voivodeship, in Pszczyna County, about 5 km south of Pszczyna. Its maximum area is about 32 km² (3,200 ha), the dam is about 2,980 m long, and its capacity is around 168 million m³.

What to see / natural attractions

  • Walking and cycling path along the dam crest (Goczałkowice-Zdrój - Zabrzeg).
  • Special Protection Area for birds (Natura 2000); 258 bird species have been documented.

Who it is for

For bird lovers, walkers and cyclists.

Practical information

The body of water is under a drinking-water protection zone - mainly the dam crest is accessible.

Practical information

Scope

  • Walking and cycling along the dam crest.
  • Birdwatching.

Seasonality and hours

The dam crest is accessible year-round; the reservoir itself, as a drinking-water protection zone, is subject to restrictions.

Getting there

  • Access by car to Goczałkowice-Zdrój.
Visit duration: a few hours Seasonality: year-round (dam crest accessible to walkers and cyclists)

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezioro_Gocza%C5%82kowickie

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