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Brzeźnica – Kacwin

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143 kmLength
4 206 mAscent
3 859 mDescent
1 289 mMax. altitude
220 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Brzeźnica – Kacwin. Has blue marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route is 143 km. Location: mountain range – Gorce, Poland.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 143 km with 4,206 m of ascent from Brzeźnica to Kacwin. Estimated time: 6 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 43 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–85 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–1,010 m, past Babica Zachodnia, Grzybówka, Luboń Mały, Luboń Wielki
  2. 85–95 kmClimb of 760 m to Czoło Turbacza (1,259 m)
  3. 95–105 kmDescent of 720 m (down to 558 m)
  4. 105–143 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–1,000 m, past Piłatówka, Kunia

Steepest kilometre: km 71–72, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 26, 76, 77, 97, 98 and 99. There are no springs between km 26 and 76 — carry at least 8 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut on Luboń Wielki (km 70), Turbacz Hut (km 95).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–24, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 24–47, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 47–70, ≈7 h — overnight: PTTK Hut on Luboń Wielki (hut)
  4. Day 4: km 70–95, ≈8 h — overnight: Turbacz Hut (hut)
  5. Day 5: km 95–119, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  6. Day 6: km 119–143, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Brzeźnica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 81 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 time: 6 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 43 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 26, 76, 77, 97, 98 and 99. There are no springs between km 26 and 76 — carry at least 8 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut on Luboń Wielki (km 70), Turbacz Hut (km 95). Possible overnight stops: PTTK Hut on Luboń Wielki (km 70), Turbacz Hut (km 95).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well Ważne są tylko te dni, których jeszcze nie znamykm 26 from the start · Not verified · 477 m
  2. PTTK Hut on Luboń Wielkikm 69.7 from the start · Standing · 1 022 m
  3. Spring below Bania (south-east slope), 552 mkm 75.6 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 552 m
  4. Spring below Bania (south slope), 520 mkm 76.4 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 520 m
  5. Turbacz Hutkm 94.9 from the start · Standing · 1 283 m
  6. Spring under Buk, 1 160 mkm 96.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 160 m
  7. Spring below Bukowina Waksmundzka (south-east slope), 1 013 mkm 97.9 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 013 m
  8. Spring below Ruchtowski Gronikkm 99 from the start · Not verified · 890 m

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