Kozy – Żarnówka Mała (yellow trail)
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About the trail
Route Kozy – Żarnówka Mała (yellow trail). Has yellow marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route is 10.5 km. Location: mountain range – Mali Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.5 km with 460 m of ascent from Kozy to Żarnówka Mała (yellow trail). Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 360 m (up to 732 m)
- 4–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–830 m
- 6–9 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 403 m)
- 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–410 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 6. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hrobacza Łąka Retreat House (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: 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 6. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hrobacza Łąka Retreat House (km 6).
Water and shelter on the route
- Maryjne Springkm 4.8 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 717 m
- Hrobacza Łąka Retreat Housekm 5.9 from the start · Standing · 821 m
- Spring below Chrobacza Łąka (south-east slope), 789 mkm 6.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 789 m
- Spring below Chrobacza Łąka (south-east slope), 661 mkm 6.9 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 661 m
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