The peak of Velký Sošov (885 m a.s.l.) rises in the border area with Poland, in the Silesian Beskids, southeast of the village of Nýdek. On its northern slope lies a small mountain settlement, also called Velký Sošov, consisting mainly of cottages. On the eastern edge of the settlement, on the Polish side, there is a ski slope. At the top of the hill, there is a junction of the yellow and blue hiking trails. The blue trail leads from Velká Čantoryje (995 m a.s.l.) and continues along the border to the Gruníček saddle. The yellow trail ascends to the summit from the southern edge of the Hluchová settlement. From the top, there are beautiful views of the surrounding hills and the villages nestled in the valleys.
Route Description
The route from Nýdek to Velký Sošov leads via the Beskydské Saddle. The total lengt is approximately 12 km, and the hike is not demanding. The ascent can be combined with a ridge walk or with reaching another nearby peak.
Accessibility
By train: e.g. stations Bystřice, Jablunkov-Návsí, Hrádek
By bus: Access to trail starting points
On foot:
From Nýdek (Hluchová Setinka stop) via the yellow trail (approx. 2.5 km)
From Nýdek (centre) via the green trail to Beskydské Saddle junction, then continue on the red and blue trails to the summit (approx. 6.5 km)
From Jablunkov (bus stop) to Bahenec Cottage or Groníček Saddle junction, then follow the trail to Velký Stožek, Cieślar, and Velký Sošov (approx. 12.5 km)
By bike: There is no marked cycling trail leading to the summit.
