Mountain huts in Wisła include Stożek by the Czech border, Przysłop below Barania Góra and a private hut on Soszów Wielki.
The three huts stand on ridges of the Silesian Beskids and serve as bases for hikes to Barania Góra, Stożek and Soszów. Each has its own history and character.
Which hut in Wisła should you try first?
The PTTK hut Stożek stands just below the summit of Stożek Wielki, by the Polish-Czech border. It opened in 1922 and is considered the oldest surviving Polish hut in the Silesian Beskids.
The PTTK hut at Przysłop below Barania Góra lies at 951 m above sea level, in a clearing above the Czarna Wisełka stream. Three trails to the summit of Barania Góra end there and a nature trail begins. The sources of the river are explained in an article on Barania Góra.
The hut on Soszów Wielki, from 1932, is privately run and lies at about 792 m, around 500 m north of the summit, at a junction of trails and the Main Beskid Trail. The town itself is covered in an article on Wisła as a summer resort.
Frequently asked questions
Which hut in Wisła is the oldest?
The PTTK hut Stożek, opened in 1922, the oldest surviving Polish hut in the Silesian Beskids.
Which hut is private?
The hut on Soszów Wielki. The other two are run by PTTK. A wider choice is in the category mountain huts in Silesia.