Zywiec
Żywiec is a town in Poland. If you find yourself wandering in surrounding Beskidy mountains, you are likely to pay a visit sooner or later. Some people might have tried beer produced here, which is named after the town.
Pronunciation might be a little tricky - the first sign ż is pronounced as s in pleasure, then y like i in lip, w stands for v, i pronounced as in big, e like in bed and finally c like ts in bits. Good luck.
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Hitchhiking out
North towards Bielsko-Biała, Katowice and south towards Slovakia by S1
Spot nr 1
Coordinates: 49.68855846096437, 19.175523255523174
From the main railway station 'Żywiec' (there are few) go through a foot-bridge above the tracks and turn right into Armii Krajowej street. You will soon get to a roundabout next to a McDonalds restaurant. You may ask for a piece of box for a sign. Walk down Podlesie street which begins behind the restaurant and after a few steps turn left into Sezamowa. Walk along the fence and find an opening which allow people to cross the main road, there is a pedestrian crossing and a little space for cars to stop. Make a visible sign so they see you from the distance
This spot will probably not work during the night. When it's dark there is a better idea - hitchhike just past the roundabout, next to McDonalds. There is little traffic, drivers slow down before the roundabout and even if they won't stop right next to you (they are not allowed) they have the option of turning right for McDolands parking and then calling you.
Spot nr 2
Petrol station next to the roundabout described above. Safer option if you feel insecure about spot nr 1, where people might be going pretty fast.
South-east towards Jeleśnia, Korbielów and Dolny Kubin, Slovakia by 945
Spot coordinates: 49.681932, 19.201831
If you are going to hike Pilsko or Babia Góra, that is the way to go.
From the main railway station 'Żywiec' go down Dworcowa street to the north. Right after you cross the bridge turn right and follow the road. You'll get to a parking which provides quite a lot of space to hitchhike.
