Pogoria III is the third of four artificial reservoirs created in the Dąbrowa Górnicza area between the 1940s and 1970s.
The reservoir reaches a maximum depth of approximately 18 meters in its deepest sections.
The lake is a popular site for inland diving due to underwater visibility and sunken training platforms.
The reservoir is connected via a small channel to the adjacent Pogoria IV (Kuźnica Warężyńska) lake.
The entire cycling loop around the reservoir measures approximately 6 kilometers.
The water quality is regularly monitored and consistently classified as suitable for swimming by regional sanitary services.
Molo na Pogorii III is a prominent wooden pier extending into the artificial Pogoria III reservoir in Dąbrowa Górnicza. The structure serves as the central focal point for local outdoor recreation, featuring a designated sandy beach area nearby. The reservoir itself covers approximately 166 hectares and was created by flooding a former sand mine. The pier provides unobstructed views of the water and acts as a gathering point for walkers, cyclists, and water sports enthusiasts. The surrounding area includes infrastructure such as paved promenades and bicycle paths that circle the entire lake perimeter. The site is managed by the local CSIR (Centrum Sportu i Rekreacji) sports and recreation center. It remains a primary destination for regional swimming and sailing activities throughout the warmer months.
The very end of the wooden pier looking back toward the shoreline during golden hour.
Bring a bicycle to complete the full 6-kilometer perimeter path which offers varied forest and water views.
Visit during weekdays to avoid high weekend foot traffic and parking congestion.
Pack footwear suitable for walking on sand and wet pier planks if planning to swim.
Avoid parking on unpaved shoulders or grass during peak summer weekends to prevent traffic fines.
The pier is accessible year-round, though swimming infrastructure and lifeguard services operate only during the summer season.
No jumping or diving from the pier railings; respect the designated swimming zones.
