Kasinka Mala

• In Kasinka Mała, the Kasinka stream flows into the Raba, a right-bank tributary of the Vistula.
• The peaks of Szczebel, Lubogoszcz and Kiczora reach 977 m, 968 m and 735 m, respectively.
• Kasinka Mała is a starting point for hiking trails to Szczebel and Lubogoszcz.
• Viewpoints include summit meadows on Szczebel and Lubogoszcz.
• Winter climate conditions are considered favorable for winter sports and ski tourism.

The three surrounding elevations have different heights: Szczebel is 977 m high, Lubogoszcz 968 m and Kiczora 735 m. Viewpoints include a summit meadow below the peak of Szczebel, as well as the summit and viewing meadow of Lubogoszcz. From there, you can see the valleys of the Raba and Mszanka rivers, along with elevations in the Island Beskids and the Gorce Mountains.

The “Zimna Dziura” ice cave lies on the northern slope of Szczebel. Ice remains inside it all year round. The cave is about 5 m high, 7 m long and 2 m wide. Visitors interested in natural formations and caves will find a different mountain experience here alongside the viewpoints. Lubogoszcz is also home to the changeable “Żabie Oczko” lake: it can dry up and become overgrown with plants. When it contains water, its area is about 90 m².

Kasinka Mała is a hub for trails to the nearby elevations of Szczebel and Lubogoszcz. A black hiking trail leads to Szczebel. For Lubogoszcz, the options described include yellow and black trail sections, followed by a red trail to the summit. Szczebel can be reached by three trails; the black trail from Kasinka Mała is one of them. This makes it possible to choose a route based on which of the two peaks you want to focus on.

Another option is the “Baza Lubo Gości” quest. It starts in Kasinka Mała on the black hiking trail, 300 meters before the gate of the “Lubogoszcz” Training and Recreation Center and before the concrete slabs. The quest goes via Lubogoszcz and tells the story of the nearly century-old center’s activities. Riddles lead to a solution word; at the end of the route, a treasure chest containing the quest book awaits.

A stone monument in the Szczypki settlement and a commemorative grave with a plaque in the cemetery honor those killed during the 1937 peasant strikes. These sites provide a tangible link to local history and are clearly distinct from the area’s natural attractions and hiking experiences.

The Zagórzanie tradition is also visible: their folk costumes can be seen at local festivals and performances by a brass band. The Szczepański family villa also stands on the slope of Lubogoszcz. It is the setting for Józef Szczepański’s novel “Portki Odyssa.”

Winter climate conditions in Kasinka Mała are considered favorable for winter sports and ski tourism. This is a seasonal factor to consider when choosing a destination. The mountain landscape and hiking trails also shape the other experiences described in the village.

If you would like to compare other village pages, you can also find Kobyłczyna, Kamienica, Lubomierz, Mszana Górna, Makowica, Mecina, Mstów and Limanowa here.

Which peaks surround Kasinka Mała?

Szczebel is 977 m high, Lubogoszcz 968 m and Kiczora 735 m.

What can visitors expect from the “Baza Lubo Gości” quest?

The quest goes via Lubogoszcz, combines riddles with stories about the center and ends at a treasure chest containing the quest book.

What is special about “Żabie Oczko” lake?

The lake can dry up and become overgrown with plants. When it contains water, its area is about 90 m².

For the broader travel overview: Limanowa.