Mountains in Bystra means Klimczok and Szyndzielnia in the Silesian Beskids, plus two PTTK mountain huts with far-reaching views.
Four places for one mountain route: two summits and two huts with a roof over your head. A good fit for people walking alone or in pairs who like to combine views with a rest in a hut.
Which peaks and huts to head for from Bystra?
Szyndzielnia is about 1,028 metres high, lies inside the Silesian Beskids Landscape Park and has a lookout tower, an alpinarium and a gondola lift. Just below the summit stands the PTTK Mountain Hut on Szyndzielnia, dating from 1897, at 1,001 metres, with a view across the Beskids.
Further west rises Klimczok, 1,117 metres, whose summit carries the boundary between Bielsko-Biała and Szczyrk. About 700 metres from the top you find the Klimczok PTTK Mountain Hut, a brick building at 1,052 metres between Magura and the Siodło pass. All the mountains of the region are gathered under mountains in Silesia, and other places nearby under Bystra.
Frequently asked questions
Are there mountain huts in Bystra?
Yes, two operate in the Silesian Beskids: the PTTK hut on Szyndzielnia and the Klimczok PTTK hut.
Which is higher, Klimczok or Szyndzielnia?
Klimczok, at 1,117 metres. Szyndzielnia reaches about 1,028 metres.