Vaňovský vodopád, Waterfall in Vaňov, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic

Vaňovský vodopád is a subsequent waterfall of lava flows in the Vrkoč national nature monument, about 4 km south of Ústí nad Labem above the village of Vaňov. The Podlešínský stream falls 12 m into a rock basin enclosed by basalt columns formed by volcanic activity in the late Tertiary.

The waterfall is a subsequent cascade of lava flows, dropping 12 metres where the Podlešínský stream falls into a rock cauldron. The enclosing basalt columns that close the valley are the result of volcanic activity in the younger Tertiary period.

Local residents incorporate the waterfall into their outdoor activities, making it a central point for nature appreciation and environmental education programs.

The site is reachable via a marked hiking trail that starts from a parking area near the railway and leads uphill. The terrain is steep, so visitors should wear good footwear and allow time for a steady climb.

The waterfall drops 12 metres from the Podlešínský stream over basalt columns that close off the valley, a rock amphitheatre formed by volcanic activity in the late Tertiary. Below the fall the stream runs through a boulder field before joining the Labe.