Brenna Centrum — Kotarz, via Hołcyna Valley
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Brenna Centrum – Hołcyna Valley – Kotarz. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route – 6.9 km. Location: mountain range – Silesian Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 6.9 km with 557 m of ascent from Brenna Centrum to Kotarz. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–490 m
- 2.5–7 kmClimb of 460 m (up to 959 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 5.5–6.5, a climb of 150 m (≈15%), near Hut below Kotarz.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Kotarz (km 6).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Brenna Centrum. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Kotarz (km 6).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Kotarzkm 6.4 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 890 m
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Markets & fairsFolk Art Fair in Żywiec during the Beskidy Week of Culture21 km from the trailThe Beskidy Highlanders' Week of Culture (Tydzień Kultury Beskidzkiej, TKB) is Poland's largest folklore festival: it was first held in Wisła in 1964, and today, at...