White Opava Waterfalls
Vodopády Bílé Opavy
Parking available
Discover the stunning White Opava Waterfalls, a challenging yet rewarding trail through a picturesque canyon in the Jeseníky mountains, showcasing numerous cascades and an impressive 8-meter waterfall.

🏞️ A scenic and challenging trail through a canyon in the Jeseníky mountains.
💧 Features numerous cascades and waterfalls along the Bílá Opava river, part of the Praděd National Nature Reserve.

Why Go

✨ Explore one of the most impressive natural sites in the Jeseníky mountains
🌊 Witness wild rapids, cascades, and waterfalls, with the highest nearly 8 meters
🚶‍♀️ Follow the 'Naučná stezka Vodopády Bílé Opavy' educational trail with 13 informative boards
🌿 Experience a dynamic landscape with a constantly changing riverbed and trout-filled waters

Why Avoid

⚠️ Trail is very difficult, involving footbridges, ladders, and chains for support
⛰️ Not recommended during snow cover due to challenging terrain

Cost

💰 Free admission

Hiking

⏱️ Approximately 4.0 hours required to complete the main trail
📍 Route starts in Karlova Studánka and ends below Ovčárna
⬆️ Option to continue to Praděd via the Barborka mountain hut
🗺️ Choose between a 5 km very difficult yellow trail or a 5.5 km less difficult blue trail

🅿️ Parking

Official parking available at Hubertus, Hvězda, or the lower Karlova Studánka parking area