Maly Lipnik: EuroVelo 11 and village history

Maly Lipnik lies near the Polish border on the northern side of the Ľubovnianska vrchovina, at an altitude of about 450 metres. Three local features are particularly relevant when planning a trip: EuroVelo 11, hiking opportunities in the cadastral area and its immediate surroundings, and the history of the village. These topics offer different ways to shape your stay and can help you organise your hotel search and choice of activities.

Cycling, hiking and getting your bearings

Maly Lipnik lies directly on the international EuroVelo 11 cycling route. A cycling bridge over the Poprad is part of the route; EuroVelo 11 passes through the cadastral area. Poland can be reached via footbridges. Route landmarks include the names “Malý Lipník – most” and “Malý Lipník”. The first name highlights a connection with a bridge through the word “most”; the second names the village without this addition.

The road network also provides points of reference: three class III roads pass through Maly Lipnik. Road 3138 leads to Plavnica and continues as far as Legnava, road 3141 to Matysová, and road 3142 to Sulín. For hiking, you can explore the cadastral area and its immediate surroundings; hiking is possible in this area. Cycling has an international route connection via EuroVelo 11, while the local geographical setting is the main consideration for hiking.

Village history and rural work

The first written mention of Maly Lipnik dates from 1600. The village’s founding provides another historical reference: a Šoltýs founded the village with settlers from Galicia as a Kopaničarska village. It belonged to the Plaveč estate of the Palocsayovsko-Horváthovský family.

Events from the 19th century also shaped the village’s history. In 1848, an uprising by residents against the county and feudal obligations was put down by the military. In 1887, the Želiare rose up against a forced execution. Traditional rural production included sheep keeping, the making of woollen cloth and the extraction of linseed oil. The painter Eduard Hriňák, who was born in Maly Lipnik, adds a biographical connection to the village. Taken together, these topics span the village’s founding and feudal ties, social conflicts, work and an artist’s biography.

Facilities and choosing a hotel

A tourist hostel is located by the Maly Lipnik football pitch. Its grounds include tennis courts, a volleyball court, a children’s playground, a pavilion for sitting outdoors and a simple ski lift for skiers and families with children. The availability of individual facilities may vary; check locally whether the lift is operating before your visit.

Then compare the location and listed amenities of specific hotel offers with your plans.

Discover more destinations: Nová Ľubovňa, Kamienka, Plavnica, Lesnica, Hajtovka, Mníšek Nad Popradom, Vysne Ruzbachy, Šambron.

For the broader travel overview: Stará Ľubovňa.