Kozia G贸ra: Stefanka Lodge, trails, attractions, views
Town: Bielsko-Bia艂a
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Kozia G贸ra and Stefanka Lodge near Bielsko-Bia艂a is an easy-to-reach and attractive place for hikers of all ages. After a short and easy walk through the forest, you reach the lodge with a large playground and picnic meadow. Which trail should you choose and what attractions await you here?
Stefanka Lodge and "Kozia Chata" Playground
The biggest attraction of Kozia G贸ra is definitely the small Stefanka Lodge with a year-round buffet (simple meals, snacks, drinks).
Did you know that the history of this place dates back to the late 19th century? Over 100 years ago, the first hut was built here, later transformed into a small tourist base for people using the toboggan run in the Cyga艅ski Forest. The name "Stefanka" comes from the German mayor of Bielsko, Karl Steffan, as there was a gazebo with a commemorative plaque dedicated to him near the lodge.
After World War II, the facility was taken over by PTTK. In later years, it operated as a student and scout hut.
Attention! Since 2023, "Stefanka", although it still has accommodation, is no longer formally a "lodge", but a "tourist facility".
Surrounded by forest, Stefanka offers tables and benches, a picnic meadow, and most importantly: a really large playground!
The only thing missing here is... views! For those, you need to go to the very top of Kozia G贸ra.
Kozia G贸ra, 683 meters above sea level
The very top of Kozia G贸ra is a few minutes above the lodge. Here you'll find an elegant gazebo (perhaps modeled after the historical one?) and a viewpoint.
How to get to Stefanka and Kozia G贸ra?
There are several paths leading to Stefanka Lodge and Kozia G贸ra. The most popular, shortest, and easiest are:
- The smallest elevation change is from Bystra via the red trail:
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From Bystra to Kozia G贸ra: Red and Blue Trail
- From Bielsko-Bia艂a, you can choose: the green trail, which follows the former toboggan run in the Cyga艅ski Forest (from B艂onia at Pocztowa Street, it's only 2 km, 1 hour, from Olsz贸wka Street: 3.5 km, 1.5 hours), red + blue (from Pocztowa Street, 2.5 km, 1 hour), or yellow + blue from Olsz贸wka Street (about 3 km, 1.5 hours). Of course, you can also make a loop: go up one way and come down another. For example:
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Kozia G贸ra - loop from Mikuszowice: red, blue, and green trails
Kozia G贸ra... and what's next?
You've reached Kozia G贸ra, rested at the lodge, played on the playground, and want more? Kozia G贸ra is also a great stop on longer routes, for example, to Szyndzielnia or Klimczok. There, you'll also find lodges and other attractions waiting for you!
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