Rychwałd, Silesian Voivodeship

Rychwałd is a village in Gmina Gilowice, located in Żywiec County in southern Poland. The settlement sits across rolling terrain between 450 and 650 meters (1,475 to 2,130 feet) in elevation with farmland and forests surrounding the area.

The village arose during early Polish settlement periods in the Silesian region. Over centuries it developed as a farming community where local agriculture shaped both the landscape and its people's way of living.

The Sanctuary of Rychwałd maintains religious traditions through regular ceremonies and gatherings, drawing participants from neighboring communities throughout the year.

The village sits roughly 5 kilometers east of Żywiec and about 66 kilometers south of Katowice. Good road links make it accessible for day trips to either town and easy to reach as part of exploring the wider region.

The village population maintains an almost perfect gender balance, with 844 male and 856 female residents recorded in the 2021 census.

Location: Gmina Gilowice

GPS coordinates: 49.68333,19.26667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20