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Gajdošský chodníček

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21.7 kmLength
1 672 mAscent
752 mDescent
1 723 mMax. altitude
802 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Gajdošský chodníček. Has blue marking (regional route №2678b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2678b. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 21.7 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.

At a glance

A one-day route of 21.7 km with 1,672 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–960 m, past Student, Westka, Beskid Krzyżowski
  2. 6–8 kmClimb of 230 m to Javorina (1,048 m)
  3. 8–10 kmDescent of 200 m to Głuchaczki Pass
  4. 10–13 kmClimb of 320 m to Mędralowa (1,169 m)
  5. 13–16 kmDescent of 150 m to Jałowiecka Południowa Pass
  6. 16–22 kmClimb of 690 m to Babia Góra (1,723 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 10, 13 and 20.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Szałas Shelter, 1 144 m (km 13).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 10, 13 and 20.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Szałas Shelter, 1 144 m (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Westkakm 3.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 883 m
  2. Spring below Priehyba Pass (north-west slope)km 10 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 855 m
  3. Spring below Mędralowakm 13.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 144 m
  4. Szałas Shelter, 1 144 mkm 13.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 144 m
  5. Spring below Mała Babia Góra (east slope), 1 386 mkm 19.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 386 m

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