Koskowa G贸ra and Parszywka from Bogdan贸wka - scenic loop on the new black trail
Nearby: My艣lenice| Distance | 10.5km |
|---|---|
| Time | 3h 47min |
| Ascents | 466m |
| Descents | 466m |
Elevation Profile:
wb_sunny Route in the sun
restaurant Restaurant or bar nearby
sports_basketball Playground along the route
directions_car Access by car
wc Toilet along the route
The new black trail from Bogdan贸wka offers the chance to plan an easy and very scenic mountain route in the form of a loop. Both from Koskowa G贸ra and the neighboring Parszywka, beautiful panoramas unfold. Additionally, along the way, there are several interesting chapels, and even a restaurant with a playground!
Bogdan贸wka - new black trail to Koskowa G贸ra and Parszywka
Marked in 2023, the new black trail connects Bogdan贸wka with the ridge, yellow trail running through the peaks of Koskowa G贸ra and Parszywka. Its eastern part circles So艂tysia G贸ra and reaches the yellow trail at the Chapel of St. Anna in Wi臋ciorce Polana (settlement under Parszywka). The western section leads us from the center of Bogdan贸wka through Gierat贸wka to the blue trail, crossing the Koskowa G贸ra range from north to south.
Thanks to the new black trail, we can go on a very scenic loop route through the peaks of Koskowa G贸ra and Parszywka, starting from Bogdan贸wka and returning to the trail entrance from the other side.
Start of the new black trail in Bogdan贸wka
The black trail passes through the center of Bogdan贸wka. You can find its signs both at the church and at the school. In these two places, you can also use small car parks. Heading west towards Koskowa G贸ra, we need to turn off the main road at this point (of course, we can also loop in the opposite direction).
From Bogdan贸wka to Koskowa G贸ra
Initially, we climb a steep asphalt road between the buildings of the Gierat贸wka estate. Soon it turns into a wide field road and leads us to picturesque and scenic meadows, from which you can see, among others, the characteristic building of the restaurant under Parszywka.
After about 40 min. from leaving the main road in Bogdan贸wka (after about 1 km, less than 200 m height difference) we reach the blue trail. Here the black trail ends, and we follow the blue signs to the right, to the north.
The blue trail is wide and comfortable. It leads mainly through the forest, but along the way, there are also "viewing windows", including to the west, towards Babia G贸ra.
Koskowa G贸ra, 867 m above sea level - viewpoints
After about 40 min. of walking the blue trail through the forest, we reach a vast clearing. The blue signs direct us straight towards the Koskowa settlement. However, it is worth turning left (visible wide road) to the very top of Koskowa G贸ra.
Here awaits us a beautiful panorama: from the Beskid Wyspowy and Gorce in the east, through the Tatra Mountains in the south to the Beskid 呕ywiecki in the west.
To return to the marked trail, let's go a little further north, towards the high mast. Here we will find yellow signs of the ridge trail. It is also worth taking a look at the view opening from this place to the north-west: not only the Beskid 呕ywiecki is visible, but also the Silesian and Small Beskids.
From the top and masts on Koskowa G贸ra, we head east on the yellow trail. In the Koskowa settlement, the blue trail "abandoned" before the summit joins us.
We reach a characteristic point on Koskowa G贸ra - the famous chapel - by asphalt road.
Chapel on Koskowa G贸ra
The chapel under the summit of Koskowa G贸ra is one of the most characteristic places of the Makowski Beskids. An asphalt road and the Way of the Cross from Bogdan贸wka also lead here.
An interesting legend is associated with the chapel, you will learn about it (as well as other curiosities and descriptions of other trails to the top of Koskowa G贸ra) in this article:
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From Koskowa G贸ra to Parszywka
The route from Koskowa G贸ra to Parszywka is a comfortable, wide and practically flat road, initially asphalt, then forest, but still very comfortable.
Just before the summit of Parszywka, there is another scenic clearing, where the "Wrzosowy Dw贸r" restaurant and hotel are located. Here you can enjoy a warm meal or dessert, a viewing terrace, and a playground.
Parszywka, 842 m above sea level and Veronica's chapel
From the Wrzosowy Dw贸r restaurant, we return to the yellow trail. From here to the top of Parszywka, it's literally 5 minutes. For several years now, the new and very atmospheric Veronica's chapel has been waiting for us here. There's a bench by the chapel and equally beautiful views as from the restaurant.
Read more about the interesting history of Veronica's chapel, as well as other trails to Parszywka here:
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Descent from Parszywka to Bogdan贸wka
To return from Parszywka to Bogdan贸wka, we can go down the access road to the Wrzosowy Dw贸r Restaurant (it's about 2.5 km, the descent will take us about 40 min.), or we can continue further east following the yellow signs. Then, after a short walk through the forest, we will hit another scenic clearing above the Wi臋ci贸rka Polana settlement. Here awaits us another panorama of the Tatra Mountains:
...as well as a view to the north-east: the neighboring Pasmo Babicy, Barnasi贸wka, Koto艅. From here, we can even see Krakow.
Descending towards the buildings, at the chapel of St. Anna, we will meet the signs of the black trail from Bogdan贸wka, which connects with the yellow trail at this point.
Following the black trail along the wide access road, we descend to Bogdan贸wka. The descent from the chapel of St. Anna to the center of Bogdan贸wka on the black trail is about 4 km, i.e. about 1 hour of walking.
PS. We have included this route in the article "Mountain routes for family walks near Krakow":
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Publish Date: 2024-01-13
More in the Region Beskid Makowski (Beskid Makowski)
Total Length 96 km
