From Mount Szyndzielnia to Klimczok
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The trail from Szyndzielnia to Klimczok (1,117 m / 3,665 ft above sea level) is easy and good for most visitors in the Silesian Beskids in southern Poland. On the way you will see two historic mountain huts, a beautiful viewpoint meadow, and even a small, unusual collection.
From Bielsko-Biała to Szyndzielnia and Klimczok
To hike from Szyndzielnia to Klimczok, first get up to Szyndzielnia. There are many paths, but the easiest and fastest way is the gondola lift from Bielsko-Biała. From the upper station it is about 20 minutes of a pleasant, easy walk to the Szyndzielnia hut.
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Gondola to Szyndzielnia
It is worth stopping by the Szyndzielnia hut. The terrace has a great view to the east (Little Beskids, Soła Valley, Żywiec Beskids, and on very clear days even the Tatra Mountains). You can buy hot meals, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs here—and, many say, the best apple pie in the Beskids!
You can find more about Szyndzielnia, the views, the hut, and nearby hiking trails (and about the apple pie) on our website.
Mount Szyndzielnia – mountain hut, scenic views, and trails to the summit.
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Trail from Szyndzielnia to Klimczok
From the Szyndzielnia hut, first go up to the top of Szyndzielnia. Follow the wide path above the hut. You will pass a fire pit. After a short climb on a rocky track you will reach a small sign that says: Szyndzielnia, 1,028 m / 3,373 ft.
From the top of Szyndzielnia continue on a wide, comfortable road. It keeps going up, but only gently, with no steep or difficult parts. Through the thinned forest on your left you can see views to the west: towards the peaks of Stoły and Błatnia, and even the neighboring Czantoria range. Straight ahead you will see your goal: the rounded top of Klimczok with its tall mast.
Trail junction: two ways to the top of Klimczok
About 500 m (0.3 mi) before the summit of Klimczok, the red trail turns left, while the yellow trail continues straight. Choose what you prefer: go to the summit first (yellow trail), or go down to the hut first and then climb to the summit. Note: in Poland, trail colors do not show difficulty—they only mark different routes.
If you do not need the PTTK hut right away, we recommend reaching the summit first via the yellow trail. The top is very close from here. If you go to the hut first, the later climb to Klimczok from the hut side is quite steep and very sunny.
Klimczok, 1,117 m / 3,665 ft – views from the summit
From the top you get a beautiful view to the southeast: the Żywiec Beskids with Babia Góra and Pilsko, and also Skrzyczne—the highest peak of the Silesian Beskids, which looks very close from here.
Fun facts about Klimczok in the Silesian Beskids
Klimczok offers more than views. There are local legends, stories, and other curiosities about this mountain.
Klimczok – mountain trails, panoramic views, and highlights.
Klimczok (1,117 m a.s.l. / 3,665 ft) is a scenic peak in the Silesian Beskids. Many trails with different difficulty levels lead here, and a cozy PTTK mountain hut is an extra attraction. Which trail to choose, what not to miss, and what else is useful to know about Klimczok? ...
From Klimczok to the PTTK hut
From the summit of Klimczok you can return to Szyndzielnia the same way (about 30–40 minutes), or you can descend to the atmospheric PTTK hut below the summit, which you can easily see from above. From the hut you can return to Szyndzielnia on the red trail without climbing the summit again (about 45 minutes). PTTK means the Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society, which runs many mountain huts.
In the hut you can get meals, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. There is also a small playground for children.
P.S. An unusual collection on Klimczok
When you walk down from the summit of Klimczok to the hut, do not miss a special place hidden on the left side of the path: a small garden of stones from all over the world.
In this unique garden there is a small wooden shelter where you can rest. You can also stamp your hiking book with a stamp labeled Klimczok.
Other easy trails in the Silesian Beskids
This route is part of our list of easy trails in the Silesian Beskids. Check out the others too.
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