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Bystra — Klimczok Hut, via Meszna

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16 kmLength
994 mAscent
385 mDescent
1 109 mMax. altitude
394 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Bystra – Meszna – Klimczok Hut. Has yellow marking (regional route №B-01/78, PTTK Bielsko-Biała). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. B-01/78. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK Bielsko-Biała. Length of the route — 16 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16 km with 994 m of ascent from Bystra to Klimczok Hut. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 270 m (up to 731 m)
  2. 2–4 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 495 m)
  3. 4–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–500 m
  4. 10–15 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,089 m)
  5. 15–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,080–1,110 m

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 12. There are no springs between km 2 and 12 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 738 m (km 12), Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 670 m (km 12), Klimczok Hut (km 16).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Bystra. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 12. There are no springs between km 2 and 12 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 738 m (km 12), Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 670 m (km 12), Klimczok Hut (km 16).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Kołowrótkm 1.8 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 721 m
  2. Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 738 mkm 11.8 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 738 m
  3. Spring below Magura (north-east slope), 731 mkm 11.8 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 731 m
  4. Hut below Magura (north-east slope), 670 mkm 11.8 from the start · Not verified · 670 m
  5. Klimczok Hutkm 16 from the start · Standing · 1 052 m

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