The save file must remain in the Witcher 1 savegame folder, do not move it to The Witcher 2's.
Also, according to
Witcher Wiki, there must be aome issues with non-English saves and it is recommended to make a new save changing to English settings:
Note for Non-English versions
In case the game is unable to detect your saves from The Witcher despite them being located in the appropriate folder, create a new save file in the Ice Plains or the Order of the Flaming Rose Cloister areas using English language settings.