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Gubałówka – Kiry

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5.5 kmLength
73 mAscent
274 mDescent
1 153 mMax. altitude
904 mMin. altitude

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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 Gubałówka – Kiry. Has green marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 5.5 km. Location: mountain range — Podhale and Spiš, Poland.

At a glance

A short route of 5.5 km with 73 m of ascent and 274 m of descent from Gubałówka to Kiry. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,130–1,150 m
  2. 1.5–4 kmDescent of 230 m (down to 917 m)
  3. 4–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–940 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 120 m (≈12%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 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: Gubałówka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 1.5 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 l).
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