Klikuszowa – Bukowina Miejska
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Klikuszowa – Bukowina Miejska. Has black marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is black, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 8.9 km. Location: mountain range — Gorce, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 8.9 km with 478 m of ascent from Klikuszowa to Bukowina Miejska. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–5.5 kmClimb of 310 m to Koliba Hut on Łapsowa Polana
- 5.5–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 960–990 m, past Zbyrcok
- 6.5–9 kmClimb of 160 m to Hrube (1,027 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Koliba Hut on Łapsowa Polana (km 5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Klikuszowa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Koliba Hut on Łapsowa Polana (km 5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Koliba Hut on Łapsowa Polanakm 4.8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Standing · 860 m
- Old Springkm 4.8 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 897 m
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