Malý Lipník – Hotels, EuroVelo 11 and History

Malý Lipník lies near the Polish border on the northern side of the Ľubovnianska vrchovina at an altitude of around 450 metres. Its location combines a village in the Slovak mountain landscape with a turbulent history and several specific opportunities for cyclists, hikers and winter sports enthusiasts.

Location and Cycling Route

Malý Lipník lies directly on the international EuroVelo 11 cycling route. Poland can be reached via footbridges, and a cycle bridge over the Poprad is part of EuroVelo 11, which passes through the cadastral area of Malý Lipník. The waypoints marked along EuroVelo 11 include “Malý Lipník – most” and “Malý Lipník”.

Three third-class roads pass through Malý Lipník. Road 3138 leads to Plavnica and onwards to Legnava; roads 3141 and 3142 lead to Matysová and Sulín respectively. This means that several clearly designated connections to the surrounding villages are linked within the municipal area.

History and Rural Life

The first written reference to Malý Lipník dates from 1600. A Šoltýs founded the village with settlers from Galicia as a Kopaničarska village. Malý Lipník belonged to the Plaveč estate of the Palocsayovsko-Horváthovský family.

The conflicts of the 19th century are also part of the village's history. In 1848, an uprising by the inhabitants against the county and feudal obligations was suppressed by the military. In 1887, the Želiare rose up against a forced execution.

Historical rural production in Malý Lipník included sheep farming, the manufacture of woollen cloth and the production of linseed oil. Eduard Hriňák provides a personal connection to the village's cultural history: the painter was born in Malý Lipník.

Hiking and Activities

Visitors can go hiking in the cadastral area of Malý Lipník and its immediate surroundings. For winter sports enthusiasts, Malý Lipník has a simple ski lift for skiers. There is also a tourist hostel by the football pitch. Its grounds include tennis courts, a volleyball court, a children's playground, a pavilion for outdoor seating, and a simple ski lift for skiers and families with children.

There is a camping area near Chata U Financa.

When planning a trip around Malý Lipník, visitors can consider and compare various hotels and other accommodation options. A decision does not have to be tied to a specific property or a single travel itinerary. Depending on their personal priorities, visitors can review options related to culture, nature, cycling or other activities. Their own budget can also be taken into account when comparing options. By viewing several possibilities side by side, they can keep their options open and then decide for themselves which accommodation to consider for the planned trip and which offers to examine further.

Other Destinations

Other destinations: Šambron, Plavnica, Stará Ľubovňa, Lesnica, Mníšek Nad Popradom, Kamienka, Nová Ľubovňa, Vyšné Ružbachy.

For the higher-level travel overview: Stará Ľubovňa.