The reservoir and two trails with different routes shape travel planning in Klimkówka. The artificial reservoir lies in the village of Klimkówka, in the Ropa Valley, and was created in 1994; hills of the Beskid Niski surround the water. Alongside the landscape and outdoor activities, the place also has a specific connection to film. This gives visitors three interests to consider when planning: the lake’s surroundings, a hike or bike ride, and the memory of a film production.

Reservoir and Landscape

Jezioro Klimkowskie is about 5 km long and up to 400 m wide. These measurements may vary with the water level; together, they give an idea of the reservoir’s size, rather than fixed values for every water level. Its location in the Ropa Valley and the hills of the Beskid Niski form the landscape around it: the expanse of water, the valley and the surrounding heights all belong together. The lake is artificial and was created in 1994. Its description thus combines its geographical setting with a specific point in time. If you choose Klimkówka for its landscape, you can take into account both the reservoir’s dimensions and its location in the valley.

Trails by the Lake and Through Klimkówka

There are two different ways to get active. An approximately 4 km circular cycling and walking trail runs through the grounds of the Stanica Wodna in Klimkówka. It follows the reservoir towards Uście Gorlickie. The “Gorlickie Pieniny” nature trail runs from Łosie through the centre of Klimkówka and on to the lake. This means there are two distinct types of route: an approximately 4 km circular trail by the reservoir towards Uście Gorlickie, and an educational trail that passes through the village. Before setting out, check the current conditions: for the circular trail, check the surface and access; for the nature trail, check the conditions on the ground. The two trails therefore differ both in their format and in the places they are associated with.

Film History by the Reservoir

The Klimkówka reservoir was used for filming “Ogniem i Mieczem” in scenes depicting the Dnieper. In the film, the body of water thus stands in for a different river landscape. A sign on the road to the dam, bearing words from the film character Rzędzian, commemorates this use. The film connection therefore links the lake’s role in the movie with a specific commemorative marker. If you are interested in film history, you can also explore Klimkówka through this connection between landscape and film.

Highlights for Your Stay

When planning your trip, you can choose a focus: would you like to discover Klimkówka primarily through its landscape and outdoor activities, or are you also drawn to its film history? These interests can complement each other, but they do not have to be combined into a single tour. This lets you shape your stay around your own interests.

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