Kozy – Żarnówka Mała (blue trail)
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About the trail
Route Kozy – Żarnówka Mała (blue trail). Has blue marking (regional route). 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. The length of the route is 9.6 km. Location: mountain range – Mali Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 9.6 km with 247 m of ascent from Kozy to Żarnówka Mała (blue trail). Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–450 m
- 3.5–5 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 579 m)
- 5–7.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–580 m
- 7.5–8.5 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 320 m)
- 8.5–9.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–330 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7.5–8.5, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5.5 and 7.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kozy. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5.5 and 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Bujakowska Górakm 5.5 from the start · Has water · 574 m
- Tap above Wołekkm 6.2 from the start · Not verified · 581 m
- Spring below Zasolnica (north-west slope), 618 mkm 7 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 618 m
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