Red Trail from Węgierska Górka to Barania Góra

Nearby: Bielsko-Biała
max 1209 m min 409 m
straighten 13.2km
timer 5h 52min
north_east 1027m
south_east 237m
Medium - For young hikers, steep sections possible
terrain  The slope of the terrain
wb_sunny  Route in the sun
directions_car  Access by car
directions_bus  Can be reached by bus
train  Access by train possible
warning  No dogs allowed
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The red trail to Barania Góra from Węgierska Górka is quite long and challenging. However, along the way, you will see beautiful views and interesting rocks at Magurka Radziechowska.

Attention! The final part of the trail runs along the edge of a nature reserve, where dogs are not allowed.

Red trail from Węgierska Górka to Barania Góra
Red trail from Węgierska Górka to Barania Góra

Węgierska Górka - Start of the Red Trail to Barania Góra

The red trail goes through the center of Węgierska Górka. You can find it near the train station (PKP) and the main road (bus stops). If you drive, you can park closer to the Soła Valley near the park by the river and the swimming pool complex.

Bridge over Soła in Węgierska Górka
Bridge over Soła in Węgierska Górka

Red Trail: Węgierska Górka - Glinne, Hala, and Magurka Radziechowska

The first part of our hike is about 5 km of climbing to Glinne (1034 meters above sea level), then to the scenic Hala Radziechowska and the peak of Magurka Radziechowska.

View from the top of Glinne to the north, including Hala Radziechowska and Skrzyczne
View from the top of Glinne to the north, including Hala Radziechowska and Skrzyczne
Hala Radziechowska - view to the southeast
Hala Radziechowska - view to the southeast
View of Malinowska Skała and Skrzyczne from near the summit of Magurka Radziechowska
View of Malinowska Skała and Skrzyczne from near the summit of Magurka Radziechowska

This part of the red trail from Węgierska Górka to Barania Góra is described in detail in this article:

Hala and Magurka Radziechowska from Węgierska Górka

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Hala and Magurka Radziechowska from Węgierska Górka

Profil wysokości
straighten 9.2km
timer 4h 20min
north_east 817m
south_east 130m

Rocks at Magurka Radziechowska

The ridge between the peak of Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska is a beautiful scenic route.

The first attraction, about 10 minutes past the peak, is a picturesque rock outcrop:

Red trail from Węgierska Górka to Barania Góra. Rocks on Magurka Radziechowska
Red trail from Węgierska Górka to Barania Góra. Rocks on Magurka Radziechowska

And the views from the trail towards Magurka Wiślańska are so beautiful:

Red trail from Węgierska Górka to Barania Góra. Ridge between Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska.
Red trail from Węgierska Górka to Barania Góra. Ridge between Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska.
Ridge between Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska - view of Barania Góra
Ridge between Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska - view of Barania Góra
Ridge between Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska - view of Malinowska Skała and Skrzyczne
Ridge between Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska - view of Malinowska Skała and Skrzyczne
Ridge between Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska - view to the east
Ridge between Magurka Radziechowska and Magurka Wiślańska - view to the east

Magurka Wiślańska - Barania Góra

After reaching the peak of Magurka Wiślańska, we arrive at the green trail and the boundary of the Barania Góra Reserve.

Magurka Wiślańska - connection of the red and green trails
Magurka Wiślańska - connection of the red and green trails

Attention! From here, dogs are not allowed!

Barania Góra Reserve
Barania Góra Reserve

This 2-kilometer section is first a fairly gentle path, then a steep climb to the top of Barania Góra:

Ascent to the top of Barania Góra from Magurka Wiślańska
Ascent to the top of Barania Góra from Magurka Wiślańska

Barania Góra, 1215 meters above sea level

We have reached our goal! Here, you will find a recently renovated observation tower and wide, scenic meadows!

Blueberry meadows on Barania Góra - view of Skrzyczne and Small Beskid
Blueberry meadows on Barania Góra - view of Skrzyczne and Small Beskid

Learn more about the attractions of Barania Góra and other trails to the summit here:

Barania Góra - trails, tower, views and trivia

Barania Góra - trails, tower, views and trivia

Barania Góra, 1215 m above sea level is the second highest peak of the Silesian Beskids. This is where the Queen of Polish Rivers - the Vistula has its source. What should you know about Barania Góra? What trails lead to the summit and which one to choose? ...

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