Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Malec

Malec is a town in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 1,239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 43 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 parks. The must-see places are Zamek Wołek (13 km), Chrobacza Łąka (15 km) and Oświęcim Castle (17 km).

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Malec, Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Malec, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malec at a glance

Location
Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 1,239
Coordinates
49.9211° N, 19.2453° E
Places within 50 km
125 (125 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Malec

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malec: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Malec

81 churches within 100 km of Malec. The closest is Kościół Pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Malec

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malec. The closest is Zamek Wołek (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malec

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malec. The closest is Chrobacza Łąka (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Chrobacza Łąka · viewpoint · Bielsko · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Czupel · viewpoint · Bielsko · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Rogacz · viewpoint · Żywiec · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Łysa Góra · viewpoint · Bielsko-Biała · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Przysłop · viewpoint · Żywiec · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Pietraszowa · viewpoint · Żywiec · ~27 km · Must-see

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Parks near Malec

25 parks within 100 km of Malec. The closest is Park Zdrojowy (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malec

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malec. The closest is Rezerwat Przyrody "Żubrowisko" (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Malec

13 museums within 100 km of Malec. The closest is Galeria Bielska BWA (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Malec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malec
  2. 13 km Zamek Wołek · heritage site, Bielsko
  3. 4 km Chrobacza Łąka · viewpoint, Bielsko
  4. 6 km Czupel · viewpoint, Bielsko
  5. 9 km Kościół Pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela · church, Bielsko-Biała
  6. 30 km Oświęcim Castle · heritage site, Metropolis GZM
  7. 17 km Back to Malec

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From travellers near Malec

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How to reach Malec

    All places near Malec by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4381Kościół Pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela (20 km)
    Forts & heritage2775Zamek Wołek (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2345Chrobacza Łąka (15 km)
    Parks625Park Zdrojowy (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens816Rezerwat Przyrody "Żubrowisko" (25 km)
    Museums713Galeria Bielska BWA (22 km)
    Caves78Jaskinia Lodowa W Zamczysku (25 km)
    Other attractions13Three Emperors' Corner (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Żywieckie Lake (28 km)
    Waterfalls22Sopotnia Wielka Falls (47 km)
    Treks01Wisła Jawornik Hotel Stok PKS – Skolnity (52 km)

    Malec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malec?

    Zamek Wołek (heritage site, about 13 km), Chrobacza Łąka (viewpoint, about 15 km), Oświęcim Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Kościół Pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela (church, about 20 km), Czupel (viewpoint, about 21 km), Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa W Bieruniu Nowym (church, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Malec?

    125 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Malec?

    Kościół Pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela, about 20 km by road; Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa W Bieruniu Nowym (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malec?

    Zamek Wołek, about 13 km by road; Oświęcim Castle (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malec?

    Chrobacza Łąka, about 15 km by road; Czupel (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malec?

    Start in Malec, visit Zamek Wołek, then Chrobacza Łąka, then Czupel, then Kościół Pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela, then Oświęcim Castle, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malec?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Malec

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Malec’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Malec on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.