Góra Żar from Sobina

Hello, an iconic climb. Against the backdrop of climbs from around the world maybe a fright, but of the surrounding trinity (Kocierz, Żar, Przegibek) I find it the most difficult*. It always takes me at least an hour to get to the top.... Worth climbing, and more than once. The views from the summit reward the effort put in. Don't be fooled by the unusual situation - almost after the summit is reached there is a descent along the reservoir. This is not a proper summit. After the descent, you have to fight a little more and only at the summit is the "finish". Cheers.

A nice climb. Not some killer, but decent. Poor asphalt, something to bear in mind when descending. Not much traffic - only cars with a permit are allowed above the car parks of the lower cable car station. Riding in the forest, views only from the top.

An iconic climb in the Beskid Mały region. Unfortunately, apart from the first 2 km or so and the last section by the reservoir, the surface is in increasingly poor condition (as of 18.06.2025).You really have to be careful on the descent. There is a lot of car traffic on slow days, but only as far as the last car parks around the valley station. Views at the summit guaranteed.

The gradient over the whole climb is fairly steady without any "walls". A calm even pace to pass. The tarmac is decent with car traffic only in the initial phase of the climb. After reaching the first summit, you still have to go around a reservoir to reach the top. There are beautiful views of the Beskids and a gastro point for the thirsty :)

Highly recommended, not a lot of traffic, the driveway is a bit of a challenge. Above the car park, the road surface is a little bit slippery.

Superb. Little traffic, especially on the section above the car parks at the lower railway station to Żar. The gradient is fairly steady. The views along the route are rather lacking, but behind the summit are sensational. I managed to do it all at once despite my poor experience and on a trekking bike with panniers.

Long climb, medium gradient. Easy to ride at an even pace and the views at the top will reward you for all your efforts.
Virtually no car traffic due to a traffic ban, only the first 1.5 km may see something, as it is also the access to the last car park and the railway.

Difficult but not long ascent, variable gradient, medium surface condition, note the rough tarmac on the descent. Beautiful view from the summit. Considerable car and pedestrian traffic, especially in the upper parts.