Three main themes can shape a trip to Malý Lipník: cycling on EuroVelo 11, hiking in the cadastral area and its immediate surroundings, and the history of the village. The first written mention dates back to 1600. When planning, consider whether outdoor activities or the village’s historical development should play a bigger part in your stay.
Cycling Route and Regional Orientation
The international EuroVelo 11 cycling route runs directly alongside Malý Lipník and through its cadastral area. Poland can be reached via footbridges. A cycling bridge over the Poprad is part of EuroVelo 11. The route’s marked reference points include “Malý Lipník – most” and “Malý Lipník”.
Three third-class roads run through Malý Lipník: Road 3138 leads to Plavnica and onward to Legnava, Road 3141 to Matysová, and Road 3142 to Sulín. The route and the roads provide different ways to get your bearings: EuroVelo 11 is an international cycling route, while the roads lead to specific destinations.
Landscape and Hiking
Malý Lipník lies near the Polish border on the northern side of the Ľubovnianska vrchovina, at an elevation of about 450 metres. Hiking is possible in the cadastral area and its immediate surroundings. This means you can choose hikes with a local focus as well as the international cycling route. If you include both in your trip, you can plan cycling and hiking as separate activities and choose what to focus on based on your interests.
Village History and Cultural Traces
A Šoltýs founded Malý Lipník together with settlers from Galicia as a Kopaničarska village. The village belonged to the Plaveč estate of the Palocsayovsko-Horváthovský family. This founding story adds the settlement and estate history of the place to its early written record.
In 1848, a revolt by residents against the county and feudal obligations was suppressed by the military. In 1887, the Želiare rose up against a forced levy. The causes differed: in 1848, the revolt was directed against the county and feudal obligations, while in 1887 it was against a forced levy.
Traditional rural production included sheep farming, the making of woollen cloth, and the extraction of linseed oil. These activities add an economic dimension to the village’s political history. The village’s history also includes a biographical connection: the painter Eduard Hriňák was born in Malý Lipník.
Accommodation in the Village
There is a tourist hostel by the football pitch in Malý Lipník. Its grounds include tennis courts, a volleyball court, a children’s playground, and a pavilion for outdoor seating. There is also a simple ski lift for skiers and families with children. The availability of individual facilities may vary; check locally, especially for the ski lift’s operating dates.
If the ski lift is part of your plans, also check when it is operating.
Discover more destinations: Hajtovka, Kamienka, Nová Ľubovňa, Šambron, Lesnica, Plavnica, Stará Ľubovňa, Vysne Ruzbachy.
For the broader travel overview: Stará Ľubovňa.
