Radziechowy

Radziechowy is a village in the Żywiec Basin that spreads across hilly terrain in southern Poland, lying between 380 and 560 meters in elevation. The settlement sits surrounded by mountain ridges and forms part of the larger administrative unit.

The settlement was founded in the first half of the 14th century, making it one of the earliest communities in the Żywiec Basin region. It emerged during a period when settlers were gradually colonizing the surrounding area.

St. Martin's Church anchors the village center and reflects the strong Catholic identity that shaped daily life here. The Way of the Cross connecting different parts of the settlement shows how faith remains woven into the physical landscape.

Direct road access connects the village to Żywiec about 8 kilometers to the northeast, and to the regional center Katowice roughly 70 kilometers north. Both routes are straightforward for exploring the wider region.

The village sits along the Golgotha of the Beskids, a pilgrimage path that winds through the mountains of Silesian Voivodeship. This route connects several churches and sacred sites, drawing visitors interested in religious walking trails.

Location: Gmina Radziechowy-Wieprz

GPS coordinates: 49.64667,19.12583

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47