Korbielów — Witasówka, via Hala Miziowa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Korbielów – Hala Miziowa – Witasówka. 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. The length of the route is 11.7 km. Location: mountain range – Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.7 km with 689 m of ascent from Korbielów to Witasówka. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–690 m
- 2–6 kmClimb of 600 m to Hala Miziowa
- 6–12 kmDescent of 610 m to Witasówka
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 7.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata Baców (km 0), Hala Miziowa Hut (km 6), Bacówka Shelter, 1 271 m (km 6), Hut on Polana Górowa (km 7).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Korbielów. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 7.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata Baców (km 0), Hala Miziowa Hut (km 6), Bacówka Shelter, 1 271 m (km 6), Hut on Polana Górowa (km 7).
Water and shelter on the route
- Chata Bacówkm 0.5 from the start · 40 m off the path · Standing · 629 m
- Hala Miziowa Hutkm 5.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 1 274 m
- Bacówka Shelter, 1 271 mkm 5.9 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 271 m
- Hut on Polana Górowakm 7.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 172 m
- Drinking water below Buczynka (Hunców)km 7.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Has water · 1 146 m
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