From Bystra to Kozia Góra: Red and Blue Trail

Nearby: Bielsko-Biała
max 689 m min 466 m
straighten 2.3km
timer 1h 10min
north_east 241m
south_east 18m
Easy - Suitable for everyone, no terrain difficulties
terrain  The slope of the terrain
beach_access  Route in the shade
restaurant  Restaurant or bar nearby
sports_basketball  Playground along the route
directions_car  Access by car
directions_bus  Can be reached by bus
wc  Toilet along the route

Kozia Góra, 683 meters above sea level, is an easily accessible peak in the Silesian Beskids. It's famous for the mountain shelter with a playground that kids love. If you start from Bystra, there is a large parking area available, and it takes only about 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the top.

Red trail from Bystra to Kozia Góra
Red trail from Bystra to Kozia Góra

Parking in Bystra by the Red Trail

Right by the red trail on J. Fałata Street, you'll find a large, free parking lot. Next to it, there's a restaurant and a small park by the Białka stream. If the parking is full, there's another large parking area across the stream on Klimczoka Street, also by the trail.

Parking in Bystra by the Red Trail
Parking in Bystra by the Red Trail

Start of the Red Trail in Bystra

The trail takes you along Beskidzka Street towards the forest. Before entering the comfortable forest path, it's worth looking back at the Białka Valley and the surrounding Beskid peaks.

Start of the Red Trail from Bystra to Kozia Góra
Start of the Red Trail from Bystra to Kozia Góra
Start of the Red Trail from Bystra to Kozia Góra - view of the Białka Valley
Start of the Red Trail from Bystra to Kozia Góra - view of the Białka Valley
Red trail from Bystra to Kozia Góra
Red trail from Bystra to Kozia Góra

Blue Trail to Kozia Góra

About 30 minutes after starting the trail, you will reach a crossroads at Równia pod Kozią. Here, leave the red trail signs that lead to Bielsko-Biała and turn left onto the blue trail. A wide, comfortable forest road will take you to the shelter on Kozia Górka in about 20-30 minutes.

Równia pod Kozią - turn from the red trail to the blue trail
Równia pod Kozią - turn from the red trail to the blue trail
Równia pod Kozią - turn from the red trail to the blue trail
Równia pod Kozią - turn from the red trail to the blue trail
Blue trail to Kozia Góra
Blue trail to Kozia Góra

Stefanka Shelter and Kozia Góra Peak, 683 meters above sea level

The shelter, with a snack bar, a large picnic meadow, and a pretty big playground, is located just below the peak of Kozia Góra.

Stefanka Mountain Hut on Kozia Góra, 2024
Stefanka Mountain Hut on Kozia Góra, 2024

From the shelter, continue on the blue trail to reach the scenic gazebo at the top in just a few minutes.

Kozia Góra, 683 meters above sea level - gazebo at the top
Kozia Góra, 683 meters above sea level - gazebo at the top

Read more about the Stefanka Shelter and other trails to Kozia Góra here:

Kozia Góra: Stefanka Lodge, trails, attractions, views

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