Rycerka Górna, Mountain village in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Rycerka Górna is a mountain village in Silesian Voivodeship located at elevations between 600 and 650 meters near the Slovak border. The settlement sits within a landscape of forested hills and open valleys characteristic of southern Poland's geography.
The village developed over centuries as part of settlement patterns within Żywiec County, shaped by regional migration movements that brought people into these mountain areas. This settlement process established the community that exists today.
The settlement displays traditional wooden houses that reflect building styles common to mountain communities in this region, showing craftsmanship passed down through families. These structures shape the village's character and connection to its surroundings.
The settlement lies about 28 kilometers southwest of Żywiec and roughly 87 kilometers south of Katowice, accessible via regional routes. Visitors should expect hilly terrain and variable weather typical of mountain elevations in this area.
The population distribution shows a balanced gender ratio with 686 males and 713 females residing in this mountain settlement.
Location: Rajcza
GPS coordinates: 49.47028,19.04000
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03
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