Szyndzielnia through Kozia G贸ra from Bystra

Nearby: Bielsko-Bia艂a
max 1032 m min 466 m
straighten 6.7km
timer 3h 25min
north_east 697m
south_east 135m
Medium - For young hikers, steep sections possible
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
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The trail to Szyndzielnia (1028 meters above sea level) through Kozia G贸ra is an interesting route to reach this popular and scenic peak in the Silesian Beskids. A great thing about this route is that you can visit the Stefanka mountain hut along the way, and there are usually fewer tourists compared to the trails near the gondola lift.

To Szyndzielnia through Kozia G贸ra
To Szyndzielnia through Kozia G贸ra

From Bystra to Kozia G贸ra

The first part of our hike is reaching the Stefanka mountain hut and the top of Kozia G贸ra. You can get here from Bielsko-Bia艂a (red and green trails from Pocztowa Street) or take a shorter route from Bystra.

In Bystra, there are two large free parking lots. The red trail will take you to the blue signs in about 30 minutes, and after another 20-30 minutes, you'll reach the hut just below the top of Kozia G贸ra.

Stefanka Mountain Hut on Kozia G贸ra, 2024
Stefanka Mountain Hut on Kozia G贸ra, 2024

This is a good place for a first stop on the way to Szyndzielnia. You can rest at the hut (meadows, benches, tables, a large playground, and a buffet with simple snacks) or in a quiet, scenic gazebo at the top, just a few minutes from the hut.

Learn more about this part of the trail here:

From Bystra to Kozia G贸ra: Red and Blue Trail

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From Bystra to Kozia G贸ra: Red and Blue Trail

Profil wysoko艣ci
straighten 2.3km
timer 1h 10min
north_east 241m
south_east 18m
Playground "Kozia Chata" near Stefanka on Kozia G贸ra
Playground "Kozia Chata" near Stefanka on Kozia G贸ra

From Kozia G贸ra through Ko艂owr贸t to Szyndzielnia

From the top of Kozia G贸ra, head down to the intersection with the yellow trail at the Pass under Kozia. There's also a small gazebo here.

From the Pass, follow the yellow trail towards the peak of Ko艂owr贸t (788 meters above sea level). This 2-kilometer section involves some climbing, with a height difference of about 200 meters. The path is comfortable and wide, leading through the forest, but there are some scenic viewpoints along the way.

Yellow trail: through Ko艂owr贸t to Szyndzielnia
Yellow trail: through Ko艂owr贸t to Szyndzielnia
Yellow trail - scenic viewpoint on the way to Ko艂owr贸t
Yellow trail - scenic viewpoint on the way to Ko艂owr贸t
Ko艂owr贸t, 788 meters above sea level - view to the north
Ko艂owr贸t, 788 meters above sea level - view to the north

Ko艂owr贸t - peak and pass

After reaching the peak of Ko艂owr贸t, descend to the pass with the same name. Here, you meet the green trail, which also comes from Bystra (but skips Stefanka and Kozia G贸ra). From the Ko艂owr贸t Pass, there's a fairly steep climb ahead. Soon it gets a bit easier, though it's still uphill!

Ko艂owr贸t Pass: yellow trail towards Szyndzielnia branches off the main road on a narrow uphill path
Ko艂owr贸t Pass: yellow trail towards Szyndzielnia branches off the main road on a narrow uphill path
Yellow trail: Ko艂owr贸t - Szyndzielnia
Yellow trail: Ko艂owr贸t - Szyndzielnia

Szyndzielnia: mountain hut and peak

Just before reaching the mountain hut, our yellow trail joins the red and green signs from Bielsko-Bia艂a. Now, a comfortable stone path leads us to the destination.

Path through the forest to the PTTK Shelter on Szyndzielnia
Path through the forest to the PTTK Shelter on Szyndzielnia
PTTK Shelter Szyndzielnia
PTTK Shelter Szyndzielnia

At the PTTK Mountain Hut on Szyndzielnia, you can relax on the scenic terrace, enjoy the restaurant, and buy souvenirs. Below the hut, near the upper gondola station, there's an additional attraction - a paid viewing tower.

To reach the forested peak of Szyndzielnia (1028 meters above sea level), you need to walk about 400 meters (around 10 minutes) on the same yellow trail.

Top of Szyndzielnia, 1028 meters above sea level
Top of Szyndzielnia, 1028 meters above sea level

What else is worth knowing about Szyndzielnia, the mountain hut, and other trails to the peak?

Szyndzielnia - Shelter, Views, and Trails to the Peak

Szyndzielnia - Shelter, Views, and Trails to the Peak

Szyndzielnia (1028 meters above sea level) is a peak in the Silesian Beskids, known for being unique in many ways. What should tourists know about it, what attractions await, and which trail should they choose to get there? ...

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