Frys Family Trail
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About the trail
Route Frys Family Trail. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK Wadowice). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK Wadowice. Length of the route — 17.1 km. Location: mountain range — Mały Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.1 km with 849 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 380 m to Łamana Skała (929 m)
- 3–5 kmDescent of 110 m to Na Przykrej Pass
- 5–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–890 m, past Potrójna, Jawornica
- 10–13 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 404 m)
- 13–16 kmClimb of 330 m to Złota Górka (757 m)
- 16–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–750 m, past Porębski Groń
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 260 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 16. There are no springs between km 0 and 16 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Potrójna (km 5), Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba" (km 17).
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 8 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 16. There are no springs between km 0 and 16 — carry at least 3 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Potrójna (km 5), Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba" (km 17).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut under Potrójnakm 5.4 from the start · Standing · 800 m
- Spring below Porębski Grońkm 16.4 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 669 m
- Hut of the Mountain Tourism Club "Limba"km 17.1 from the start · 240 m off the path · Standing · 674 m
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