Sopotnia Wielka: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A historical explanation of the place name Sopotnia Wielka connects it with the Sopot river or stream and with a waterfall described in the Dziejopis Żywiecki from the early 18th century. For those interested in local history, this connection to the name provides a specific insight into the traditional interpretation of the place name.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Sopotnia Wielka.

Geographical Location

Sopotnia Wielka is located in the Polish Voivodeship of Silesia, in Żywiec County and in the municipality of Jeleśnia.

The tourist infrastructure is limited. It includes several agritourism farms, a former student mountain lodge and, in the upper part of the village, a larger group of holiday homes.

Nature

Sopotnia Wielka, Buczynka, Jaworzyna and Romanka are located in the vicinity of Sopotnia Wielka.

The Sopotnia Waterfall is located on the Sopotnia stream within the village at an altitude of 620 metres above sea level.

Culture

The Golgota Beskidów Cross is located in the surrounding area of Sopotnia Wielka.

In the wider region of Sopotnia Wielka are the Hrobacza Łąka Cross and Kościół.

Hiking and Mountain Running

A mountain running and hiking route connects Sopotnia Wielka with Romanka via Kotarnica. The route is therefore relevant for travellers interested in mountain running and hiking.

More local pages: Okrajnik, Glinka, Węgierska Górka, Świnna, Nieledwia, Pewel Ślemieńska, Gilowice, Czernichów.

To the overview of the higher-level destination: Żywiec.