Babia G贸ra with Diablak (1725 m above sea level) - the highest peak of the 呕ywiec Beskids, is a gem in the crown of Poland's highest mountains and the Crown of the Polish Beskids, rightfully called the Queen of the Beskids. On the other hand, it is a famous Capricious Lady, which can surprise with unexpected weather changes, gusty winds, and storms. The unique nature of the ridge and slopes of Babia G贸ra is protected by the Babiog贸rski National Park. There are many routes leading to the summit, both from the Polish and Slovak sides, and the views are breathtaking!
- Trails to Babia G贸ra
- Babia G贸ra - how to reach the summit fastest?
- The most popular trail: loop to Babia G贸ra from Krowiarki
- Babia G贸ra from Zawoja Markowe
- Babia G贸ra with a dog - from Slovakia
- From Slovakia - the easiest trail to Babia G贸ra
- Loop through Ma艂a Babia G贸ra
- Babia G贸ra - the green trail
- At the summit of Babia G贸ra
- Babia G贸ra - facts and trivia
Trails to Babia G贸ra
Easy and challenging, fast and scenic - there are many routes leading to the Queen of the Beskids. Which trail will you choose?
Babia G贸ra - how to reach the summit fastest?
The fastest way to reach Babia G贸ra is by taking the red trail from the parking lot at Krowiaki. The official time to reach the summit is 2.5 hours (our experienced 10-year-old hiker needed less than 2 hours), so the round trip can be completed in less than 4 hours.
Yes: it will be steep, there will be views, and there will be crowds...
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Red Trail: Krowiarki - Babia G贸ra
The most popular trail: loop to Babia G贸ra from Krowiarki
Most people choose the following route: they ascend to the summit of Babia G贸ra on the red trail, then descend through Prze艂臋cz Brona to the Markowe Szczawiny shelter, and return to the parking lot on the blue trail:
We ascend to Babia G贸ra through Sokolica on the red trail, and from the summit, we head towards Ma艂a Babia G贸ra. We descend from Prze艂臋cz Brona to the Markowe Szczawiny shelter (warm meals, souvenirs, and a stamp for your booklet!). From the shelter, we return to the parking lot at Krowiarki on a comfortable path along the blue trail.
This is a beautiful scenic route (which is why it is so popular):
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Babia G贸ra - loop from Krowiarki through Markowe Szczawiny
Babia G贸ra from Zawoja Markowe
If you don't want to hike in crowded places, risk not finding a parking spot at Krowiarki, and at the same time want to tackle a more challenging, steep, and longer route, you can start your hike to Babia G贸ra from Zawoja Markowe.
First, we take the green trail to reach the Markowe Szczawiny shelter:
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Green trail Zawoja - Markowe Szczawiny
Then, we climb the red trail to Prze艂臋cz Brona and from there to the summit of the Queen of the Beskids.
In total, it takes about 3-3.5 hours of climbing and a total elevation gain of 1000 meters.
And we will be climbing to the summit through this rocky terrain:
Babia G贸ra with a dog - from Slovakia
It is worth considering hiking to the summit of Babia G贸ra from the Slovak side. There are many reasons for that: among others, it is the only way you can legally hike with your four-legged friend. Besides, it will be much quieter and easier. We describe the trails and loops from Slovakia to Babia G贸ra here:
Babia G贸ra - Trails and Loops from Slovakia
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From Slovakia - the easiest trail to Babia G贸ra
Are you looking for the easiest route to the summit of Babia G贸ra? We recommend the yellow trail from Slana Voda in Slovakia. The trail is long, with an elevation gain of 1000 meters, but there are no major terrain difficulties. The trail has excellent infrastructure - numerous shelters and benches along the way:
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Slana Voda - Babia G贸ra. Yellow trail
Loop through Ma艂a Babia G贸ra
This will be a long hike, perfect for a beautiful full-day excursion.
It has many advantages - it is not crowded, there are no long steep ascents (like on Sokolica, for example), or climbing over large rocks (like when approaching from Prze艂臋cz Brona). Along the way, you will enjoy the most beautiful views - both of the Tatra Mountains and the Beskids panoramas.
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Babia G贸ra from Slovakia - loop through Ma艂a Babia
Babia G贸ra - the green trail
The green trail also passes through Babia G贸ra, and you can access it from Zawoja or from the south - the so-called Pa艅ska Droga (2.5 hours). It is said to be less crowded but much longer (the route from Zawoja-Czato偶a is yellow, then black, and finally green - 4 hours) - if you know it, please share your experience!
...and there is also the Per膰 Akademik贸w, a one-way yellow trail with chains and ladders. You can read about it on forums and websites for more experienced mountaineers.
At the summit of Babia G贸ra
However you reach it - congratulations! You have conquered the highest peak of the Polish Beskids!
Did you know that Babia G贸ra, the Queen of the Beskids, is called the Capricious Lady? This is because the weather here can change very dynamically: you can hike the entire trail in fog, and suddenly the clouds clear at the summit (...or unfortunately, the opposite).
Attention! It is always windy on Babia G贸ra - even in summer, it is worth bringing jackets and hats!
Panorama from the summit of Babia G贸ra
...and here is the view from the roof of the Beskid world: all the subjects of the Beskids at the feet of their Queen:
Babia G贸ra - facts and trivia
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Babia G贸ra - Interesting Facts and Curiosities
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Babia G贸ra - legends, stories, and secrets
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Publish Date: 2021-09-11
Last Updated: 2023-06-26