Forest Trail
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Forest Trail. Has yellow marking (local route, PTTK). 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: PTTK. Length of the route — 5.2 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A short route of 5.2 km with 286 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–600 m
- 3–5 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 625 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 120 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking Water Spring, 581 mkm 5.3 from the start · Not verified · 581 m
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