Posluchov waterfalls

Posluchov waterfalls are a small cascade of waterfalls in the village of Posluchov, in the Nízký Jeseník range in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. They form on an unnamed right-bank tributary of the Bystřice river, which flows eastward from Posluchov toward Hlubočky. The falls sit within the Bystřice Valley Nature Park (Údolí Bystřice).

What will you see there?

The stream drops over a steep, slate rock face in a series of cascading steps. The highest of these steps reach around 2.5 and 5 metres. This isn't a single dramatic waterfall but rather a run of smaller cascades along a short stretch of the stream — typical of the modest watercourses found throughout the Nízký Jeseník hills.

Because the stream carries a small and uneven flow, the falls look their best after rainfall and during snowmelt, when water levels rise noticeably. In dry months the cascades can be quite modest, with the stream reduced to a thin trickle.

How do you get there?

There is no marked hiking trail leading directly to the Posluchov waterfalls, which makes them harder to reach than the region's signposted attractions. Finding the spot requires some independent navigation, ideally with a map or GPS app — the falls sit at approximately 49.6317 N, 17.4012 E.

Since there is no tourist infrastructure here — no boardwalks, railings, or markers — the terrain around the falls can be slippery, especially on wet rock after rain. Sturdy hiking boots and caution near the streambed are advisable.

The surrounding area

The waterfalls lie within the Bystřice Valley Nature Park, a protected area covering the valley of the Bystřice river in the Nízký Jeseník range. It's a gently rolling, forested landscape typical of this part of the Czech Sudetes. The village of Posluchov itself, which gives the falls their name, belongs to the municipality of Hlubočky in the Olomouc district.

For visitors exploring the wider Nízký Jeseník area, the falls make a quieter, less-visited complement to the main marked trails running through the nearby hills.

When is the best time to visit?

The best time to visit is spring, right after the snow melts, or during autumn rains — that's when the stream carries the most water and the cascades look their most impressive. In summer, especially during dry spells, the falls can be underwhelming due to low water levels.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a marked trail to the Posluchov waterfalls? No — there's no signposted path. Reaching the falls requires navigating the terrain independently.

How tall are the waterfalls? The highest cascading steps measure around 2.5 and 5 metres. It's a series of smaller drops rather than one large waterfall.

When do the waterfalls look their best? After rainfall and during snowmelt, when the stream's water level is higher. In dry months the flow can be very modest.

Where exactly are the waterfalls located? In the village of Posluchov (municipality of Hlubočky, Olomouc district), on an unnamed tributary of the Bystřice river, within the Bystřice Valley Nature Park.