Rycerka Górna

Powiat żywiecki · Silesian Voivodeship · Poland
Rycerka Górna — photo 1

Photos: Wielka Racza

Rycerka Górna is a village in Powiat żywiecki, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, nestled in the scenic Żywiec Beskids. Surrounded by mountain ridges, it is part of one of southern Poland's most interesting mountain regions, known for its preserved natural landscapes and traditional culture.

The history of Rycerka Górna is linked to the development of mountain settlements in the Żywiec Beskids. The village emerged as a part of the mountainous landscape, with residents engaged in agriculture and forestry. Over the years, it has retained its unique atmosphere and traditions.

Rycerka Górna is known for its location among the mountains, picturesque views, and proximity to natural attractions. Notable peaks in the area include Wielka Rycerzowa, Barania Góra, and Wielka Racza, as well as mountain clearings such as Hala Lipowska, Hala Rysianka, Hala Rycerzowa, and Hala Kravcúla. The village attracts lovers of active recreation, hiking, and nature.

Visitors to Rycerka Górna can enjoy an extensive network of hiking trails: Wisła Głębce, station – Rupienka; Milówka – Cencina; Rycerka Górna Kolonia – Wielka Racza; Soł – Rycerka; Rycerki – Soblówka; Wisła Czarne – Zwardoń; Hala Rysianka – Zlatna Huta; Soł – Przegibek Pass; Przegibek Pass – Hala Rycerzowa; Ujsoły – Hala Rycerzowa. Mountain huts in the area include Schronisko PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu, Schronisko na Wielkiej Raczy, Schronisko PTTK na Rycerzowej, Schronisko na Zagroniu, Schronisko na Hali Lipowskiej, Schronisko Oźna, Schronisko SSM Soblówka, and Schronisko PTTK Przysłop pod Baranią Górą.

Getting there from Ukraine

Lviv – Żywiec ≈412 km, ≈5 h 30 min without queues or tolls: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków (≈249 km) → DK52 via Wadowice → DW781 and DW946 to Żywiec. ≈333 km, ≈4 h from the border. Alternative via the tolled A4 Kraków – Katowice and the S1 via Tychy and Bielsko-Biała: ≈457 km, ≈5 h 25 min.

Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, Karpaty.rocks data.

Trails nearby

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Sól – Przegibek PassModerateOne-dayMarkedSól Przegibek PassElevation profile533–1 144 m12 kmascent 479 m≈ 4 h walking1.7 km from the centreSól – RycerkaHardMulti-dayMarkedSól RycerkaElevation profile509–1 228 m49.5 kmascent 1 901 m2.1 km from the centreRycerka Górna Kolonia – Rycerka DolnaModerateOne-dayMarkedRycerka Górna Kolonia Rycerka DolnaElevation profile553–1 065 m11.6 kmascent 956 m≈ 5 h walking2.8 km from the centreRycerka Górna Kolonia – Wielka RaczaEasyOne-dayMarkedRycerka Górna Kolonia Wielka RaczaElevation profile670–1 227 m5.9 kmascent 557 m≈ 2.5 h walking3.3 km from the centreRycerka Kolonia – BendoszkaEasyOne-dayMarkedRycerka Kolonia BendoszkaElevation profile670–1 060 m2.8 kmascent 390 m≈ 1.5 h walking3.3 km from the centreRycerki – SoblówkaEasyOne-dayMarkedRycerki SoblówkaElevation profile647–993 m7 kmascent 375 m≈ 2.5 h walking4.1 km from the centre

Peaks nearby

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Wielka RaczaPeakWielka RaczaRycerka Górnaaltitude 1 236 m7.3 km from the centreWielka Racza (formerly also Rajcza; Slovak Veľká Rača) is a 1,236 m summit on the Polish–Slovak border, the highest point of the Wielka Racza Group of the Żywiec...Wielka RycerzowaPeakWielka RycerzowaSoblówkaaltitude 1 226 m7.5 km from the centreWielka Rycerzowa (Slovak Rycierova hora) is a 1226 m summit in the Wielka Racza group on the Polish–Slovak border.Barania GóraPeakBarania GóraKamesznicaaltitude 1 220 m16 km from the centreBarania Góra ("Ram Mountain"; German Widderberg) is a dome-shaped summit in the south-eastern Silesian Beskids, the second-highest in the range after Skrzyczne.RomankaPeakRomankaSopotnia Wielkaaltitude 1 366 m19 km from the centreRomanka is a 1,366 m summit in the Żywiec Beskids, the highest of the Lipowski Wierch and Romanka group.Stożek WielkiPeakStożek WielkiIstebnaaltitude 978 m21 km from the centreStożek Wielki (Czech: Velký Stožek, "big cone") is a 978 m summit in the Silesian Beskids on the Polish–Czech border.SkrzycznePeakSkrzyczneSłotwinaaltitude 1 257 m24 km from the centreSkrzyczne (German Rauhkogel) is a 1257 m mountain, the highest peak of the Silesian Beskids in southern Poland.

What to visit

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Hala RycerzowaMountain meadowHala RycerzowaSoblówkaaltitude 1 165 m7.2 km from the centreHala Rycerzowa is a large mountain meadow in the Wielka Racza group in the west of the Żywiec Beskids, above the village of Soblówka in the commune of Ujsoły, right by...Hala BoraczaMountain meadowHala BoraczaŻabnicaaltitude 854 m13 km from the centreHala Boracza is a shepherds' pasture in the Żywiec Beskids, in the Lipowski Wierch and Romanka group. It occupies a pass saddle at about 860 m between Prusów (1,010 m)...Hala KrawculaMountain meadowHala KrawculaGlinkaaltitude 1 050 m14 km from the centreKrawcula, or Hala Krawcula, is a mountain meadow and shepherds' pasture below the summit of Krawców Wierch (about 1,075 m) in the western part of the Żywiec Beskids,...Bacówka na Bukowinie, Żabnica: sheep's cheese and alpacasCheese dairies & pasturesBacówka na Bukowinie, Żabnica: sheep's cheese and alpacasWęgierska Górka16 km from the centreBacówka na Bukowinie stands on a slope above the village of Żabnica, next to Węgierska Górka, where the Żywiec Beskids meet the Silesian Beskids.Rodło Cascades (Biała Wisełka)WaterfallRodło Cascades (Biała Wisełka)Wisła17 km from the centreThe Rodło Cascades (Kaskady Rodła) are a group of about 25 natural waterfalls and rock steps on the Biała Wisełka, one of the streams that give rise to the Vistula.Sopotnia Wielka FallsWaterfallSopotnia Wielka FallsSopotnia Wielka24 km from the centreSopotnia Wielka Falls (Wodospad w Sopotni Wielkiej) is the largest waterfall in the Polish Beskids. It drops on the Sopotnia stream right in the centre of the village...

Craft nearby

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PINTA Brewery, Wieprz near Żywiec: tours and taproomCraft beer & breweriesPINTA Brewery, Wieprz near Żywiec: tours and taproomWieprz23 km from the centrePINTA is the brewery that Poles associate with the start of the “beer revolution”; it calls itself the country's first craft brewery.Aquapark Leśna (Żywiec)Water parks & thermal poolsAquapark Leśna (Żywiec)Leśna24 km from the centreAquapark Leśna (also called Aquapark Żywiec) is a swimming-pool complex in the village of Leśna, a few kilometres from Żywiec, in the Żywiec Basin, surrounded by the...Browar Wisła: craft brewpub in Wisła's old railway stationCraft beer & breweriesBrowar Wisła: craft brewpub in Wisła's old railway stationWisła25 km from the centreBrowar Wisła is a brewpub in the heart of the Silesian Beskids, in the spa town of Wisła, where Poland's longest river of the same name rises.

Spas and thermal pools nearby

Aquapark Leśna (Żywiec)Water parks & thermal poolsAquapark Leśna (Żywiec)Leśna24 km from the centreAquapark Leśna (also called Aquapark Żywiec) is a swimming-pool complex in the village of Leśna, a few kilometres from Żywiec, in the Żywiec Basin, surrounded by the...

Huts, shelters and springs nearby

828 mMountain shelterOźna ShelterŻywiec Beskids · PolandStandingStaffed
684 mMountain shelterSSM Rycerka Kolonia ShelterŻywiec Beskids · PolandStanding200 m from a trailStaffed
Wielka Racza Hut1 236 mMountain shelterWielka Racza HutŻywiec Beskids · PolandStandingOn a trailSleeps up to 50Meals served
1 120 mMountain shelterBacówka PTTK na RycerzowejŻywiec Beskids · PolandStandingOn a trailStaffed
992 mSpringSpring below Praszywka WielkaŻywiec Beskids · PolandNot verified220 m from a trail
843 mMountain shelterMountain hut below OźnaŻywiec Beskids · PolandStandingStaffed

All springs of the CarpathiansAll Carpathian huts

Getting there from Ukraine

Border crossings

  • Krakovets – Korczowa — road, 24/7
  • Shehyni – Medyka — road, 24/7 Pedestrian crossing is not confirmed by the Ukrainian border service — check dpsu.gov.ua before the trip.
  • Smilnytsia – Krościenko — road, 24/7
  • Hrushiv – Budomierz — road, 24/7
  • Mostyska – Przemyśl (rail) — rail, 24/7

By car

Lviv – Żywiec ≈412 km, ≈5 h 30 min without queues or tolls: M-10 → Krakovets – Korczowa → A4 to Kraków (≈249 km) → DK52 via Wadowice → DW781 and DW946 to Żywiec. ≈333 km, ≈4 h from the border. Alternative via the tolled A4 Kraków – Katowice and the S1 via Tychy and Bielsko-Biała: ≈457 km, ≈5 h 25 min.

Checked 23.10.2026; border crossing hours and timetables change — check before you travel.

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