Krzeszów – Przysłop
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Krzeszów – Przysłop. Has blue marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 11.1 km. Location: mountain range — Makowski Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.1 km with 427 m of ascent from Krzeszów to Przysłop. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–540 m
- 2–4 kmDescent of 130 m (down to 373 m)
- 4–10 kmClimb of 400 m to Pluchowa (670 m)
- 10–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–780 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 120 m (≈12%), near Pluchowa.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Krzeszów. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Kapliczka Księża Springkm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 510 m
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