Around Babia Góra. Trails in the vicinity of Zawoja
Where to go for a mountain hike from Zawoja? Not just to Babia Góra! The surrounding mountain ridges offer kilometers of beautiful scenic trails accessible to everyone!
During a long weekend vacation, we were in Zawoja. Taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather, we walked along the nearby trails. We didn't expect wild crowds like in Zakopane, but the emptiness on the mountain paths surprised us a bit... We found the answer on friendly websites and groups: it seems that all the tourists in the area at that time were "checking off" Babia Góra.
Zawoja and its surroundings: trails with a view of Babia Góra
We hike in the mountains for various reasons, which are not appropriate to discuss here (everyone surely has their own set of answers), but certainly not just to "check off" mountains. That's why on this beautiful August weekend, we decided NOT TO GO TO BABIA GÓRA (there will be time for that too - take a look at the end of the article), but rather these trails in the vicinity of the Queen of the Beskids, which we highly recommend to you! Beautiful views, and along the way, priceless peace and quiet...
From Zawoja to Jałowiec
It's a forest trail, not very demanding - of course, with a view of Babia Góra! It's just a shame that the private shelter "W murowanej piwnicy" in Opaczne suspended its operations...
Medium
From Zawoja to Jałowiec - loop
Magurka (Kolisty Groń) and Zygmuntówka on Klekociny Pass
On this trail, we only met a few people. The trail is mainly through the forest, but on the ridge path, there are frequent openings with views... you know, of which mountain :) In Zygmuntówka, the host treated us to delicious roasted sausage and tea - besides us, there was no one else here. Attention! Recently, Zygmuntówka only accepts organized groups (it functions as a guesthouse, not a tourist station), it has even disappeared from the newest tourist maps.
Medium
From Zawoja to Kolisty Groń and Zygmuntówka
Waterfall on Mosorny Potok and Mosorny Groń
The forest trail is quite steep, but along the way, there is a beautiful waterfall on Mosorny Potok and the possibility of a peaceful walk along the ridge towards Cyla Hala Śmietanowa.
Medium
From Zawoja to the Waterfall on Mosorny Stream and Mosorny Groń
A chairlift goes up to the top of Mosorny, and there is also a restaurant with the most beautiful view of the Queen, as well as a brand new observation tower!
Mosorny Groń - observation tower, trails, attractions
Mosorny Groń (1047 meters above sea level) is a peak in the Polic Range, at the foot of Babia Góra. The new observation tower offers beautiful panoramas of the surrounding ranges: Babia Góra, Polic Range, Jałowiec Range. On a clear day, you can even see the Tatra Mountains! ...
Hala Krupowa and Polica
Right near the shelter at Hala Krupowa, it was indeed a bit crowded, but on the rather steep trail from Skawica (known as Gibasowa Droga) and on Polica itself, it was much quieter. We only encountered 2 people on the neighboring Okrąglica.
Medium
From Skawica to Hala Krupowa and Policę
Exploring Zawoja with a Stroller
If you are looking for stroller-friendly routes in the Zawoja area, we recommend these two trails to you:
Easy
Górny Płaj. Blue trail from Krowiarki to Markowe Szczawiny
Easy
Zawoja-Czatoża - Walk with a Stroller or Bike
And for dessert... Capricious Babią Góra, the Queen of the Beskids
The capricious Babia Góra is best visited in autumn when it's not as crowded, especially if you choose a trail from Slovakia:
Babia Góra - all trails. For children and more
undefined ...
