Discover Lipowa

• The “Śliwkowa Gmina Lipowa” mural is located in the centre of Lipowa and is the first stop on the Szlak Beskidzkich Murali.
• A walking path runs along the Potok Leśnianka.
• A blue hiking trail leads from Lipowa to Skrzyczne: it is 4.4 km long and takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes to hike.
• In the Dolina Zimnika, there is a route approximately 10 km long and an educational trail around 1.5 km long.
• The municipality’s culinary tradition includes making natural preserves from the Żniwka plum.

The “Śliwkowa Gmina Lipowa” mural by Maciej “Kamera” Szymonowicz is on a wall of the Miejsca Aktywności Społecznej in the Volunteer Fire Brigade building. As the first stop on the Szlak Beskidzkich Murali, it is also a specific starting point for exploring the mural trail. The path along the Potok Leśnianka offers a different focus: it follows the stream and is used for walking and sporting activities.

This gives you two different options in Lipowa: a work of art in the town centre or some activity along the Potok Leśnianka. Which one best suits your stay depends on whether you are interested in murals or would like to cover a route on foot.

The hike from Lipowa to Skrzyczne is listed as 4.4 km long, with an approximate duration of 2 hours and 50 minutes. There is a PTTK mountain hut on Skrzyczne where hikers can rest and have refreshments. Together, these details provide a guide for planning how much time to allow for a hike to this destination; check local conditions before setting out.

In the Dolina Zimnika, within the municipality of Lipowa, a route around 10 km long is suitable for hiking and cycling. In suitable winter conditions, it can also be used for cross-country skiing. This is a seasonal option, not an activity available year-round.

Also in the Dolina Zimnika, an educational trail around 1.5 km long passes through the forest managed by the Węgierska Górka Forest District. Allow approximately two hours to walk it; numerous information boards about nature are placed along the route. This stated duration is a separate planning guide, even though the trail is shorter than the approximately 10 km route in the valley. This lets you choose between a longer route offering several possible activities and an educational trail with nature information boards.

Making natural preserves from the Żniwka plum is part of the local culinary tradition. This tradition is maintained in the municipality of Lipowa. It adds a regional food-production element to the nature and hiking activities on offer.

Within the municipality, Aquapark Leśna has swimming pools as well as a Finnish sauna and a steam sauna. If you plan to visit, check the current visitor information in advance. The places and activities mentioned describe different aspects of the municipality; they do not all need to be part of a single trip.

Discover more destinations: Kocierz Moszczanicki, Sopotnia Wielka, Cisiec, Żabnica, Przyłęków, Wieprz, Zwardoń, Glinka.

How long does the hike from Lipowa to Skrzyczne take?

The 4.4 km blue hiking trail is listed as taking approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. Check local conditions before setting out.

Which activity in the Dolina Zimnika depends on winter conditions?

Cross-country skiing is possible there in suitable winter conditions. Hiking and cycling are also listed for the route, which is approximately 10 km long.

What does the educational trail in the Dolina Zimnika offer?

The trail, around 1.5 km long, passes through the forest managed by the Węgierska Górka Forest District. Numerous information boards about nature are placed along the route; allow approximately two hours to walk it.

For the broader travel overview: Żywiec.