Glinka: Geo-Park, Hiking Trail and Tradition

Glinka is located in Żywiec County in the Silesian Voivodeship. Three distinct themes are central to choosing a stay: the Glinka Geo-Park, with a zipline and pools; the yellow-marked hiking trail to Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu; and the tradition of Wawrzyńcowe Hudy. This can help you define the purpose of your trip: should a hike with a specified distance be the main focus, are you interested in the facilities of the former quarry, or would you like to plan your trip around an annual tradition?

Glinka Geo-Park in the former quarry

Glinka Geo-Park is located in a former quarry, whose history dates back to 1927. The Geo-Park has a 220-metre-long zipline that runs 30 metres above a ravine. The two measurements describe different aspects of the same feature: 220 metres is the length of the zipline, while 30 metres is how far above the ravine it runs.

The Geo-Park also has two pools supervised by trained lifeguards. The main pool is 110 metres long and 30 metres wide; the children's pool measures 30 metres long and 10 metres wide. In direct comparison, the main pool is almost four times as long and three times as wide as the children's pool. If you are planning a visit to the Geo-Park, check the operator's latest information in advance.

Hiking trail to Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu

The yellow-marked hiking trail leads from Glinka past the hamlets of Kulówka, Kubiesówka and Długi Groń to Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu. A round trip from Glinka to the hut and back is 10.38 kilometres long and takes about 3 hours and 16 minutes. The place names indicate which hamlets the marked trail passes; the distance and duration, by contrast, describe the round trip as a whole. The walking time is an approximate planning estimate. Check the local trail markings on site if you plan to hike the route.

Wawrzyńcowe Hudy in the Ujsoły municipality

Wawrzyńcowe Hudy are lit annually in the Ujsoły municipality, including in Glinka Wornicki and Glinka Tajh. The tradition includes storytelling, singing together and performances by Heligonka musicians, before the fire is usually lit around midnight. For this kind of trip, the event schedule shapes the timing: storytelling, singing and music take place before the fire. The fire is usually lit around midnight, making it a late-night highlight. If you are planning your trip around the Hudy, check the event date for the relevant year in advance.

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