Mallnie on the Right Bank of the Oder

• Mallnie lies on the right bank of the Oder.
• The flat valley of the Abisynia, a tributary of the Oder, lies to the northwest.
• Two themed trails pass through Mallnie, among other places.
• The church and village chapel each have their own architectural features.

The Oder places Mallnie on the river, while the Abisynia valley describes a landscape feature to the northwest of the village. The Abisynia is a tributary of the Oder. Two details are therefore useful for orientation: Mallnie’s position on the Oder’s right bank and the location of the flat stream valley within the village area. If you familiarize yourself with Mallnie in advance, you can distinguish the river, its tributary, and the compass direction as separate points of reference.

Beside the two-storey Church of St. Francis of Assisi stands a bell tower with three bells and a wooden roof. The church building’s proximity to the tower is as specific a detail as the information about their number and material. The group of buildings can therefore be described not only by the name of the church: the tower beside it is also part of its architectural appearance. For travelers interested in sacred architecture, the combination of a two-storey church building and bell tower offers a tangible architectural feature.

The village chapel was built in the early 20th century on land donated by the Barton family, with Józef Friedla directing the construction. Its origins are therefore tied to a specific period, a land donation, and a named construction director. Its architectural features include a bell tower that projects toward the street and a barrel vault in the main building. A barrel vault is a curved ceiling form; here, it contrasts with the steep, tiled roofs of the main building. The tower, vault, and roof shape offer different points of reference for viewing the chapel’s construction.

The small bell in the village chapel’s tower is also part of its history. It was rung for the Angelus three times a day until the church bells were acquired. This time limit matters: the three-times-daily ringing describes a past practice, not a current schedule.

The “Szlak zamków i pałaców dorzecza Osobłogi” and the “Szlak śląskich sanktuariów dorzecza Osobłogi” pass through Mallnie, among other places. Their names indicate different emphases: castles and palaces on the one hand, and Silesian sanctuaries on the other; both routes relate to the Osobłoga drainage basin. This makes it possible to compare the trails’ cultural focus without merging them into a single theme. If you plan to take one of the trails, check its current route.

Discover more destinations: Zdzieszowice, Oleszka, Rogów Opolski, Gogolin, Zellin, Krapkowice, Zabierzów, Kujau.

Where is Mallnie on the Oder?

Mallnie lies on the right bank of the Oder. The flat valley of the Abisynia is northwest of the village; the stream is a tributary of the Oder.

What is known about the village chapel?

It was built in the early 20th century on land belonging to the Barton family, and Józef Friedla directed the construction. Its bell tower projects toward the street; the main building has a barrel vault and steep tiled roofs.

Which themed trails pass through Mallnie?

The route to castles and palaces in the Osobłoga drainage basin and the trail to Silesian sanctuaries pass through Mallnie, among other places. Check the current route before making specific plans.

For the broader travel overview: Krapkowice.