Jeleśnia, Village in Żywiec County, Poland
Jeleśnia extends across 13,845 hectares of land between the Sopotnia and Koszarawa rivers, surrounded by the forests of the Beskidy mountain range.
The village traces its documented origins to the 16th century, when local nobles controlled the area and employed groups of mountain raiders for territorial disputes.
Local residents maintain traditional Polish farming practices and craft making, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the Silesian Voivodeship region.
The village sits 11 kilometers southeast of Żywiec and 72 kilometers south of Katowice, connected by regional roads for convenient access.
The territory includes protected natural areas near Mount Pilsko, featuring extensive forest coverage and mountain landscapes characteristic of southern Poland.
Location: Gmina Jeleśnia
GPS coordinates: 49.64246,19.32701
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:23
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