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Brine Cascade (Graduation Tower) in Sołonka

Sołonka, 36-042 Sołonka (gmina Lubenia, k. Rzeszowa), woj. podkarpackie

  • Health & Relaxation
  • Graduation Towers

Brine cascade in Sołonka

The brine cascade in Sołonka, about 20 km south of Rzeszów in the Dynów Foothills, was created between 2009 and 2010 with the participation of EU funds. It uses natural brine springs from the Miocene period.

Location and surroundings

The facility is located in the village of Sołonka, near a historic brine well dated to 1596 (dendrochronological studies by AGH Kraków). A mini amphitheatre with benches was created opposite the spring.

What's on offer

The brine flowing down the cascade releases iodine with health-promoting properties, particularly for the respiratory system. In the Regional Chamber in Sołonka you can see historic mining equipment from the brine well.

Who it's for

For tourists, cyclists (the Green Velo trail) and people looking for open-air iodine inhalations.

Infrastructure

A mini amphitheatre with benches, a brine spring, a Regional Chamber; the facility is on the route of the Green Velo cycling trail.

Practical information

Scope of services

  • Inhalations at the brine cascade (free of charge)
  • Mini amphitheatre with benches
  • Regional Chamber with historic mining equipment

Seasonality and hours

The spring pumps and fountains operate from May to October from 10:00-21:00; the site is accessible around the clock and free of charge.

Getting there

Sołonka in the Lubenia municipality, about 20 km south of Rzeszów; the facility is on the Green Velo trail.

Contact

  • Information: Lubenia Municipal Office / Podkarpacie tourist portals
Cost: Wstęp bezpłatny Visit duration: 20-40 min Seasonality: The pumps and fountains operate from May to October; the site is accessible around the clock Opening hours: Pompy czynne 10:00-21:00 (maj-październik); teren 24/7

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Source: https://zwiedzajzfunduszami.podkarpackie.pl/mapa-atrakcji/kaskada-solankowa-w-solonce-55; https://greenvelo.pl/detal/375-greenvelo-solonka-teznie-solne; https://podkarpackie.travel/produkt/solonka