Route in the Żywiec Beskids

Pilsko: route from Korbielów

The second-highest peak in the Żywiec Beskids, also known as a popular ski resort: in summer it's a gentler, well-trodden route through Hala Miziowa, leading right up to the Slovak border.

Szlak na Pilsko o złotej godzinie, widok na Beskid Żywiecki
Distance
approx. 6.8 km one way
Elevation gain
approx. 940 m
Time
approx. 3h20 uphill
We recommend
Max SNearly 1000 m of gain on a well-trodden trail: a profile built for the Max S's stronger assist.

Route description

The route from Korbielów to Pilsko leads to the second-highest peak in the Żywiec Beskids, right on the border with Slovakia. In summer it's a calm, well-trodden route through Hala Miziowa.

The forest trail (ski runs in winter) climbs gently through the woods, with steeper sections above Hala Miziowa. Over 6.8 km one way there's around 940 m of elevation gain: solid, but with no technical difficulty.

At the summit, right on the national border, the view opens up over the Żywiec Beskids and the Slovak side of the mountains. A good option for a first serious outing into this range.

Who it's for

For people looking for a solid but not overly technical climb: a good option for a first serious outing in the Żywiec Beskids.

Recommended gear

Trekking shoes with good grip: the sections above Hala Miziowa can get steep.

Key information

Start
free car park in Korbielów by the yellow trail
Technical difficulty
low/moderate: well-trodden forest trails, steeper sections above Hala Miziowa
Physical difficulty
moderate
Surface
forest trail (ski runs in winter)

Distance, elevation and time data come from publicly available hiking sources and are approximate: sources are unusually inconsistent for this route, so it's especially worth verifying on the ground before use in marketing materials.

Good to know

Photos from the route

Kopiec z kamieni na szczycie Pilska
Hala szczytowa na Pilsku

EgzoPower on this route

Almost 1000 metres of elevation gain on a well-trodden trail. Technical difficulty is minimal, so the assist mainly helps your legs: you reach the top less tired.

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