Barcice station – Junction under Makowica
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Barcice station – Junction under Makowica. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 10 km. Location: mountain range — Sondetsky Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10 km with 751 m of ascent from Barcice station to Junction under Makowica. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–340 m
- 2–4 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 519 m)
- 4–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–520 m
- 6–9 kmClimb of 470 m to Makowica (948 m)
- 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–940 m
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 180 m (≈18%), near Makowica.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Barcice station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
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