Tresna on Lake Żywieckie

Tresna lies on the northern and southern shores of Lake Żywieckie and on the slopes of Kościelec and Góra Przysłop. The lake was created in the 1960s by damming the Soła. Located in Tresna, the Żywiec Dam is 310 meters long and 39 meters high above the valley floor. Tresna also has restaurants and recreation centers.

The lake, valley, and slopes provide a geographical setting where water-based and hiking experiences sit side by side. The creation of the reservoir is part of the area’s landscape history: a dam blocked the Soła Valley, and the lake formed in the 1960s. The dam is therefore not only a landmark for activities on the water, but also a tangible point of reference in Tresna.

Its dimensions help put the structure into perspective: it rises 39 meters above the valley floor and is 310 meters long. Visitors choosing to stay in Tresna will find a clear distinction between the waterside landscape around the lake and the slopes that also define the area.

A yellow-marked hiking trail leads from Tresna I, the bus stop, to Solisko at an elevation of 635 meters. The blue-marked trail is another point of reference, passing through Tresna and over the crest of the Żywiec Dam. These descriptions refer to different route itineraries; they should not be understood as one continuous trail.

The blue hiking trail begins in Bielsko-Biała Lipnik and ends at Przełęcz Przysłop Cisowy. Along the way, it crosses the ridges of Czupla and Magurka Wilkowicka. At Tresna, it crosses the Soła Valley over the dam and then climbs to the Cisowych Grap ridge, where it meets the red-marked Mały Szlak Beskidzki. This makes it possible to identify the trail both by its section in Tresna and by its longer route.

A tourism article from 2022 also mentions a walking path with benches along the eastern shore of Lake Żywieckie. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

The departure point for boat trips on Lake Żywieckie is in Tresna, right next to the dam. While waiting for a trip, you can walk along the top of the dam to a viewpoint on Góra Żar. At this same landmark, a boat trip on the lake and a walk to a viewpoint offer two different options. If you are planning a boat trip, it is a good idea to check the schedule in advance.

A 2022 tourism article mentions parking at the departure point and access by public transport, including buses operated by MZK Żywiec. Check current connections before traveling. When looking for a hotel in Tresna, you can match your preferred starting point to your travel plans: the departure point is by the dam, while the yellow hiking trail starts at the Tresna I stop.

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Where is Tresna?

Tresna lies on the northern and southern shores of Lake Żywieckie and on the slopes of Kościelec and Góra Przysłop.

How large is the Tresna Dam?

The dam is 310 meters long and 39 meters high above the valley floor.

Where does the yellow-marked hiking trail start?

It leads from Tresna I, the bus stop, to Solisko at an elevation of 635 meters.

Where is the departure point for boat trips?

It is in Tresna, right next to the Żywiec Dam. Check the current schedule when planning your trip.

Go to the main travel overview: Żywiec.