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Black link trail to Radocyna

Start: Radocyna
Range: Low Beskids
Hiking routes of the Polish Carpathians
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2.1 kmLength
29 mAscent
139 mDescent
631 mMax. altitude
492 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 Black link trail to Radocyna. Has black marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is black, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 2.1 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Poland.

At a glance

A short route of 2.1 km with 29 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.

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: 2.1 km ÷ 4 = 0.5 h + 29 m ÷ 600 = 0 h, about 0.5 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. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–630 m
  2. 1–2 kmDescent of 120 m to Radocyna Tent Base Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 120 m (≈12%), near Radocyna Tent Base Hut.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 2.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Radocyna Tent Base Hut (km 2), Educational Hut (km 2).

When to go

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

Getting there

This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 0.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 2.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Radocyna Tent Base Hut (km 2), Educational Hut (km 2).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Mały Beskidkm 2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 498 m
  2. Radocyna Tent Base Hutkm 2 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 495 m
  3. Educational Hutkm 2.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 491 m

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Wildlife along the route

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Turkey tailin seasonIn season nowTurkey tailTrametes versicolorThin striped 'fans' that cover the stumps and logs of deciduous trees. Visible all year round; inedible.
St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
Heatherfruit nowIn season nowHeatherCalluna vulgarisA low evergreen shrub with lilac flowers that blooms at the end of summer. It grows on acidic poor soils.
Spotted nutcrackerIn season nowSpotted nutcrackerNucifraga caryocatactesA brown bird with white spots of the spruce forests that hides thousands of nuts and seeds of the cedar pine — and thus plants the forest.

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

Trails nearby

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Folusz – Bartne – Radocyna – KoniecznaHard1–2 daysMarkedFolusz Koniecznavia Bartne, RadocynaElevation profile407–834 m31.1 kmascent 862 m≈ 9 h walkingTo war cemetery No. 45EasyOne-dayMarkedTo war cemetery No. 45Elevation profile485–577 m2.6 km≈ 45 min walkingState Forests Trail named after Jan JaworeckiHardOne-dayMarkedState Forests Trail named after Jan JaworeckiElevation profile481–709 m25.3 kmascent 805 m≈ 7.5 h walking

Craft nearby

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