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Bartkowa – Nowy Sącz

Start: Bartkowa-Posadowa
Range: Island Beskids
Hiking routes of the Polish Carpathians
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19.3 kmLength
548 mAscent
525 mDescent
510 mMax. altitude
267 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Bartkowa – Nowy Sącz. Has red marking (regional route, PTTK Nowy Sącz). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK Nowy Sącz. Length of the route — 19.3 km. Location: mountain range — Ostry Beskid, Poland.

At a glance

A one-day route of 19.3 km with 548 m of ascent from Bartkowa to Nowy Sącz. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 19.3 km ÷ 4 = 4.8 h + 548 m ÷ 600 = 0.9 h, about 5.5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 438 m)
  2. 3–5 kmDescent of 110 m (down to 330 m)
  3. 5–7 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 497 m)
  4. 7–9 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 322 m)
  5. 9–12 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 501 m)
  6. 12–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–510 m

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Bartkowa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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European larchin seasonIn season nowEuropean larchLarix deciduaThe only coniferous species in Ukraine that sheds its needles in autumn. There are very few natural larches in the Ukrainian Carpathians — most are planted.
MallardIn season nowMallardAnas platyrhynchosThe most common wild duck: the male with a green head and a white 'collar'. It lives in the rivers, lakes, and ponds of the Carpathian valleys.
Great titIn season nowGreat titParus majorThe largest and most common tit: black head, white cheeks, yellow belly with a black stripe. It lives in the Carpathians all year round.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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