Discover Lasek

If you are looking for a place for your trip to Poland whose distinctive character can be understood through its landscape, history, and a specific cycling route, Lasek offers several starting points for planning. The village lies by the Lepietnica stream; it is also characterized by a basin landscape, named elevations, and local cheese production.

Landscape between the stream and the elevations

Lasek lies along the lower course of the Lepietnica stream. Most of the village is situated in a basin landscape and borders the Sieniawa Depression to the north, also known as Brama Sieniawska. At the same time, the terrain around Lasek rises gently to the northwest. The elevations of Obroczna, at 740 meters, and Przysłop, at 752 meters above sea level, lie there. The stream, basin setting, and elevation figures give you several specific reference points for understanding the character of the landscape. If you look for landforms and named elevations when choosing a destination, you will find more here than a single general description of the scenery.

A local history with early roots

Lasek grew out of a hamlet belonging to Klikuszowa. The village developed further through colonization in the mid-16th century. A document from 1616 records that Jan Pieniążek, Starost of Nowy Targ, founded the village on undeveloped land. Its origins thus link a specific period with a named historical figure and a connection to Klikuszowa. For your travel planning, this offers a different perspective on Lasek than its present-day landscape: you can get to know the village not only through its location but also through its historical development.

A cycling route through three villages

An 11.63-kilometer cycling route runs from Klikuszowa through Pyzówka to Lasek. Its route and length make it a specific point of reference if cycling plays a role in your choice of destination. The sequence of the three villages gives the route a clear direction, with Lasek at its endpoint. You can therefore take the cycling route into account when considering whether to include a cycling stage in your trip to Poland. The stated distance gives you a specific figure for planning, without requiring you to estimate a travel time.

Cheesemaking as part of the local character

Farms in Lasek focus on making homemade-style cheese. Local production also contributes to the character of the village. For travelers interested in regional foods and agricultural traditions, this aspect adds another dimension to the landscape and history. Together with the village's history and its surroundings, it gives you a picture of Lasek as more than a point on a map: the village also comes to life through its local production tradition.

Geographical orientation in relation to the railway

Lasek lies on the Kraków–Zakopane railway line and is 5 kilometers from Nowy Targ railway station. These details give you two specific reference points for planning your trip: the village's location on the line and its distance from the named station. When comparing accommodations, you can consider Lasek as a base in light of this geographical location, alongside the landscape, history, or cycling that matters to you. This lets you begin your choice of destination by focusing on the local features.

Discover more destinations: Szczawnica, Szlembark, Mizerna, Zaskale, Kluszkowce, Zubrzyca Górna, Rogoźnik, Ochotnica Górna.

For the regional travel overview: Nowotarski.