Lipnik – Cisowa Pass
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Lipnik – Cisowa Pass. Has blue marking (regional route, PTTK). 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. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 21.9 km. Location: mountain range — Small Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 21.9 km with 882 m of ascent from Lipnik to Cisowa Pass. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–860 m
- 3–7 kmDescent of 500 m (down to 349 m)
- 7–12 kmClimb of 580 m (up to 925 m)
- 12–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–930 m
- 19–22 kmDescent of 370 m to Cisowa Pass
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 240 m (≈24%), near Hut below Suchy Wierch.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18 and 19.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Suchy Wierch (km 9), PTTK Hut on Magurka (km 14).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Lipnik. 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 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18 and 19.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Suchy Wierch (km 9), PTTK Hut on Magurka (km 14).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kościeleckm 4 from the start · Not verified · 742 m
- Hut below Suchy Wierchkm 9.1 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 587 m
- Spring below Rogaczkm 10.9 from the start · Not verified · 860 m
- Spring below Czupel (west slope)km 12.5 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 854 m
- Spring below Magurka Wilkowickakm 14 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 867 m
- PTTK Hut on Magurkakm 14.5 from the start · Standing · 906 m
- Spring below Sokołówkakm 15.6 from the start · Not verified · 792 m
- Spring below Gaiki (south-east slope)km 18.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 771 m
- Pyszne Springkm 19.2 from the start · Not verified · 695 m
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