Żywiec Beskids

Żywiec Beskids

One of the highest and most diverse mountain ranges in the Polish Beskids. It lies in the southern part of the Silesian and Lesser Poland voivodeships, bordering Slovakia. This is where you'll find Babia Góra, Pilsko, Rysianka, but also lesser-known trails with views of the Tatras. Zywiec Beskids captivates with vast mountain meadows, wooden architecture, and the tranquility that is missing in more popular regions

Rysianka and Romanka - loop from Żabnica, mountain hut and trails
Żywiec Beskidseasy16.5 km

Rysianka and Romanka - loop from Żabnica, mountain hut and trails

A loop from Żabnica over Romanka (1366 m) and Hala Rysianka in the Żywiec Beskids. Trail description, free parking, the PTTK Rysianka hut and its tent field.

Family trailsFor beginnersLoop trailsMountain hutsSunrisesTent campingTrails with a dog
Krawców Wierch - yellow trail from Glinka and mountain hut
Żywiec Beskidseasy5.8 km

Krawców Wierch - yellow trail from Glinka and mountain hut

A scenic and easy hike to Krawców Wierch (1076 m) in the Żywiec Beskids. Trail description from Glinka, parking, the PTTK hut and tent camping on Hala Krawcula.

Family trailsFor beginnersMountain hutsTent campingTrails with a dog
Pilsko - trail from Korbielów via Hala Miziowa
Żywiec Beskidsmedium14.1 km

Pilsko - trail from Korbielów via Hala Miziowa

Winter-autumn trip to the second highest peak in the Beskid Żywiecki. Learn about the possible route variants and see our loop from Korbielów.

For intermediateLoop trailsTrails with a dogWinter peaks
Wielka Racza - yellow trail from Rycerka Górna
Żywiec Beskidseasy5.2 km

Wielka Racza - yellow trail from Rycerka Górna

Interesting trail suggestions to Wielka Racza. Or maybe a night under the stars? See why it's worth visiting the Żywiec Beskids!

For beginnersLoop trailsMountain hutsSunrisesTent campingTrails with a dog
Wielka Rycerzowa - trail from Soblówka, mountain hut and campsite
Żywiec Beskidseasy5.3 km

Wielka Rycerzowa - trail from Soblówka, mountain hut and campsite

A charming trail with views, a mountain hut and a spacious clearing at the top. Perfect for a day trip or overnight stay at the shelter.

For beginnersLoop trailsMountain hutsTent campingTrails with a dog

Other mountain ranges

Chleb, Veľký Kriváň and Malý Kriváň - loop in Malá Fatra from Vrátna Valley
Little Fatramedium17.3 km

Chleb, Veľký Kriváň and Malý Kriváň - loop in Malá Fatra from Vrátna Valley

A highly scenic loop over three peaks of Malá Fatra, including Veľký Kriváň (1709 m) - the highest summit of the range. Trail description, parking, the Vrátna Dolina cable car and several route variants.

Cable carFor intermediateLoop trails
Kotarz - trail from Brenna via Hala Jaworowa
Silesian Beskidseasy11.5 km

Kotarz - trail from Brenna via Hala Jaworowa

A peaceful trail in the Silesian Beskids to Kotarz via Hala Jaworowa. We describe the route variants, parking and the loop through Grabowa as well as the Utopiec Fairytale Trail.

Family trailsFor beginnersLoop trailsMountain hutsTrails with a dog
Wielki Stożek - loop from Wisła Głębce and PTTK shelter
Silesian Beskidseasy14.6 km

Wielki Stożek - loop from Wisła Głębce and PTTK shelter

An easy and pleasant trail in the Silesian Beskids to kick off the spring mountain season. We present route variants and a detailed description of the shorter loop along the blue and red trails through Kiczory.

For beginnersLoop trailsMountain huts
Jelenka Shelter from Malá Úpa - winter loop (with the possibility of ascending Śnieżka)
Karkonoszeeasy7.2 km

Jelenka Shelter from Malá Úpa - winter loop (with the possibility of ascending Śnieżka)

Fairytale and pleasant trail for winter trekking in the Karkonosze Mountains - ideal both as a trip destination and a charming stop on the route towards Śnieżka.

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Kasprowy Wierch - winter trail from Kuźnice and cable car
Tatryeasy7.3 km

Kasprowy Wierch - winter trail from Kuźnice and cable car

One of the most popular peaks in the Tatra Mountains in its winter version. Description of the route, entrance variants, and tips for safe winter sightseeing.

Cable carFor beginnersLoop trailsMountain hutsWinter peaks
Klimczok - trails from Szczyrk and Bielsko-Biała, parking
Silesian Beskidseasy12.8 km

Klimczok - trails from Szczyrk and Bielsko-Biała, parking

A trip to one of the more popular peaks in the Silesian Beskids offering many interesting ascent options. In this article, we present several of them.

For beginnersLoop trailsMountain hutsTrails with a dog