Discover Łopuszna

Łopuszna brings together trails toward Turbacz, distinctive mountain landscapes, and cultural and historical buildings. If you are looking for a hotel in Łopuszna, deciding what you want to focus on can help organize your trip planning: would you rather explore hiking routes and landscapes, or take a closer look at the architecture and the Tischner Memorial Room?

Hiking trails and landscapes

Two hiking trails lead from Łopuszna to Turbacz, the highest peak in the Gorce Mountains. One of the routes described is the older Seweryn Goszczyński Trail, which was already known at the beginning of the last century. It runs via Zarębek Niżni and Zarębek Średni, as well as the Srokówki clearing by Pucołowski Stawek east of Wysznia (1,103 m), to Kiczora, then continues via Hala Długa to Turbacz. Check current trail conditions before setting out on a hike.

There are also walking routes from the village center for less experienced mountain hikers: to Zarębek Wyżni via the Goderman hill (705 m), and to Chrobowska Mountain, also known as Gobrowska, and Koszary Harklowskie. These destinations differ from the summit route to Turbacz, offering a choice of places to visit when planning your hikes without specifying a walking time.

The Łopuszna Valley is characterized by deeply incised valleys with an elevation difference of 350 to 400 m, steep wooded mountain slopes, clear mountain streams, and forest clearings along hiking trails. Well-known clearings on mountain terraces and ridges include Chłapkowa, Chowańcowa, Srokówka, Wysznia, Jankówki, Cioski, and Gawrowa.

A short trail leads from the scenic Srokówki clearing to Pucołowski Stawek. The water body formed when a landslide from the slopes of Wysznia dammed the natural outflow of water. A geomorphological feature and a great rarity in the landscape of the Gorce Mountains, the pond combines an unusual origin with sweeping views over the Nowotarska Basin and the Tatra Mountains.

Wooden buildings and cultural history

The lower, museum section of the Tischner Memorial Room contains the priest’s memorabilia, his favorite objects, manuscripts, books, and photographs. As visitor arrangements may change, check access before visiting.

The wooden manor house in Łopuszna is a Polish manor house with log walls that were originally boarded; it also features a porch and a dormer. Log construction refers to a structure made of logs laid one on top of another. A dormer projects from the roof surface—both terms describe distinct features of the building’s construction and exterior appearance.

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Łopuszna is a Gothic wooden church with a straight-ended chancel and an external chapel. The main altar in the wooden parish church contains a triptych painted on wood from the mid-15th century. The central panel depicts the Coronation of Mary. The architectural features and a dated work of art thus represent distinct aspects of Łopuszna’s church heritage.

The century-old Klamerus cottage, relocated from the village center, has been furnished as the interior of a peasant home from the early 20th century. The exhibition inside the house is currently unavailable.

For your trip planning, you can therefore choose between focusing on hiking, with destinations such as Turbacz and Pucołowski Stawek, and exploring the cultural and historical buildings. These different themes can help you choose what to see in Łopuszna based on the interests you want to shape your stay.

Discover more destinations: Trybsz, Mizerna, Niedzica, Zubrzyca Dolna, Tylka, Zubrzyca Górna, Szaflary, Szczawnica.

For the broader travel overview: Nowotarski.