Bystra Górna (bridge) — Szczyrk sanctuary Na Górce, via Chata na Groniu, Bieniatka
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About the trail
Route Bystra Górna (bridge) – Chata na Groniu – Bieniatka – Szczyrk sanctuary Na Górce. Has black marking (regional route №B-01/94, PTTK Bielsko-Biała). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. B-01/94. Marking is black, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK Bielsko-Biała. Length of the route — 7.1 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 7.1 km with 456 m of ascent from Bystra Górna (bridge) to Szczyrk sanctuary Na Górce. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 670 m)
- 1–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–690 m
- 3–4.5 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 857 m)
- 4.5–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 850–870 m
- 5–7 kmDescent of 170 m to Szczyrk sanctuary Na Górce
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2.5 and 7.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 738 m (km 2.5), Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 670 m (km 2.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Bystra Górna (bridge). This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2.5 and 7.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 738 m (km 2.5), Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 670 m (km 2.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 738 mkm 2.4 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 738 m
- Spring below Magura (north-east slope), 731 mkm 2.4 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 731 m
- Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 670 mkm 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 670 m
- Spring below Magura (south slope), 676 mkm 7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 676 m
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