Krawców Wierch – Przysłop Pass
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Krawców Wierch – Przysłop Pass. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK Żywiec). 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 Żywiec. Length of the route — 16.6 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.6 km with 627 m of ascent from Krawców Wierch to Przysłop Pass. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmDescent of 460 m (down to 613 m)
- 6–8 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 736 m)
- 8–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–740 m
- 10–14 kmClimb of 450 m (up to 1,114 m)
- 14–17 kmDescent of 150 m to Przysłop Pass
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 14. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu (km 0), SSM Soblówka Shelter (km 10), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 14).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Krawców Wierch. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 14. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchu (km 0), SSM Soblówka Shelter (km 10), Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowej (km 14).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Krawców Wierchkm 0.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 061 m
- Bacówka PTTK na Krawcowym Wierchukm 0.4 from the start · Standing · 1 038 m
- SSM Soblówka Shelterkm 9.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Standing · 655 m
- Sheep Springkm 14.1 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 154 m
- Bacówka PTTK na Rycerzowejkm 14.4 from the start · Standing · 1 120 m
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