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Upper Silesian Mining History hiking trail, Poland: what it is and when to go
Upper Silesian Mining History hiking trail is a hiking trail in Poland (Bytom). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Poland
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 72 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 100.4 km
- From
- Łubianki
- To
- Rybnik
- Run by
- PTTK
- Coordinates
- 50.25739, 18.80841
What it is and where
Upper Silesian Mining History hiking trail is a hiking trail in Poland (Bytom). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
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It is in Bytom, where this site lists 55 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.25739, 18.80841; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 100.4 km
- From
- Łubianki
- To
- Rybnik
- Run by
- PTTK
It is one of the Hiking places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Upper Silesian Mining History hiking trail is May to October.
- JanPossible8:17
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:10
- JulBest time15:46
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:43
- DecPossible7:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- AquadromSwimming establishment in Halemba, Poland3.1 km
- Szlak HalembskiHiking3.5 km
- Czarny szlak Park Powstańców Śląskich - GuidoHiking3.5 km
- Guido Mine and Coal Mining MuseumPolish Mining Museum, Zabrze3.8 km
- Saint Lawrence church in Ruda ŚląskaChurch building in Ruda Śląska, Poland4.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Main Sudetes Trail: hiking trail in Poland
- Trail of the Eagles' Nests: walking path, Poland
- Szrenica: mountain peak in the Karkonosze Mountains, Poland
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every Poland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Upper Silesian Mining History hiking trail?
It is a hiking trail in Poland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Upper Silesian Mining History hiking trail?
May to October. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.
How do you get to Upper Silesian Mining History hiking trail?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 72 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Aquadrom, Szlak Halembski, Czarny szlak Park Powstańców Śląskich - Guido. The rest is in the Poland guide.
Keep reading
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