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Educational Path — "Echoes of the Primeval Carpathian Forest"

7.7 kmLength
376 mAscent
376 mDescent
1 109 mMax. altitude
747 mMin. altitude

Trail map

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 Educational Path – "Echoes of the Primeval Carpathian Forest". Has yellow marking (local route, BgPN). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a triangle in the corner. Marked and maintained by: BgPN. Length of the route – 7.7 km, the route is circular. Location: mountain massif – Babia Góra, Poland.

At a glance

A short loop route of 7.7 km with 376 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Educational Path. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–860 m
  2. 1–2 kmClimb of 160 m to Jałowcowy Garb (1,017 m)
  3. 2–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,010–1,100 m
  4. 5–7.5 kmDescent of 320 m (down to 758 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Educational Path. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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