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Szlak 700-lecia Bielska

Start: Bielsko-Biała
Range: Little Beskids
Hiking routes of the Polish Carpathians
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5.6 kmLength
55 mAscent
125 mDescent
384 mMax. altitude
310 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Szlak 700-lecia Bielska. Has green marking (regional route №SL-7171-z, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. SL-7171-z. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 5.6 km. Location: mountain range — Mały Beskid, Poland.

At a glance

A short route of 5.6 km with 55 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 5.6 km ÷ 4 = 1.4 h + 55 m ÷ 600 = 0.1 h, about 1.5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 310–380 m

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Dom Turysty Shelter (km 5).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1.5 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 l).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Dom Turysty Shelter (km 5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Dom Turysty Shelterkm 5.2 from the start · 160 m off the path · Standing · 326 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Beech martenIn season nowBeech martenMartes foinaThe Beech marten has a white split spot on its chest and lives near humans — in attics, barns, and stone rubble.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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Craft nearby

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