Żabnica

Żabnica is a village in Powiat żywiecki, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, nestled among the scenic slopes of the Żywiec Beskids. Surrounded by mountain ranges, the area attracts travelers with its landscapes and natural beauty. The village has a population of about 3120 and serves as a popular starting point for mountain excursions.

The history of Żabnica is linked to the development of mountain settlements in the Żywiec Beskids region. The village preserves local cultural and economic traditions, which are reflected in the life of the community today.

Żabnica is known for its location in a region rich in nature—nearby peaks include Romanka and Barania Góra, as well as picturesque spots like Hala Boracza, Hala Lipowska, and Hala Rysianka. The area features the waterfall in Sopotnia Wielka, and visitors can experience local crafts at the "Na Bukowinie" shepherd's hut with sheep cheeses and alpacas, or at the PINTA brewery in Wieprz near Żywiec.

For visitors, there are over 30 trails in and around Żabnica, such as "Korbielów – Hala Miziowa – Witasówka," "Żabnica Skałka – Hala Boracza," and "Rajcza – Romanka." You can climb the peaks of Romanka and Barania Góra, visit mountain huts like Schronisko na Zagroniu, Schronisko na Rysiance, Schronisko na Hali Boraczej, Schronisko na Hali Lipowskiej, as well as tourist stations Słowianka and Abrahamów. For relaxation, the Lesna Aquapark in Żywiec is nearby.

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.

Джерела: Вікіпедія, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, дані Karpaty.rocks.