Kłodne

Kłodne is a village located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in the Limanowa County, with a population of 1,057 residents in 2021. It is characterized by its picturesque setting in the Sądecka Valley, at the foothills of the Łososińskie Range, with access to local hiking trails, including the yellow trail leading to Babia Góra. The history of Kłodne dates back to the Middle Ages, with the village first mentioned in documents in 1320. In 1367, it appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Maioris Poloniae as "Głodne." Over time, due to various administrative changes, the village was associated with the parish of Męcina, and as a result of the First Partition of Poland, it became part of Austria. During World War I, the residents of Kłodne did not experience direct combat but enthusiastically supported their troops. World War II brought tragic experiences, as Kłodne was occupied by the Germans from September 1939. The inhabitants faced repression, and many were deported to camps. In 1944, a brutal execution of hostages took place in retaliation for sabotage on railway tracks. The name of the village refers to a state of deprivation, associated with the region's poverty, and its changes over the centuries reflect local traditions and history. Kłodne is an interesting example of the region's rich culture and history, with strong roots in the natural environment.