Lesnické Saddle – Szlachtowa
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About the trail
Route Lesnické Saddle – Szlachtowa. Has yellow marking (regional route №8595, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8595. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.8 km. Location: mountain range — Pieniny, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 6.8 km with 224 m of ascent and 412 m of descent from Lesnické Saddle to Szlachtowa. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–740 m
- 1.5–2.5 kmClimb of 170 m to Wysoki Wierch (898 m)
- 2.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–880 m
- 4–6 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 553 m)
- 6–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–560 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 170 m (≈17%), near Wysoki Wierch.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka Shelter, 821 m (km 3.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Lesnické Saddle. 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka Shelter, 821 m (km 3.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Bacówka Shelter, 821 mkm 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 821 m
- Spring below Wysoki Wierch (north-east slope)km 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 830 m
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