Maków Podhalański – Pcim
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About the trail
Route Maków Podhalański – Pcim. Has yellow marking (regional route, PTTK). 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. Length of the route — 26.9 km. Location: mountain range — Makowski Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 26.9 km with 870 m of ascent from Maków Podhalański to Pcim. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 658 m)
- 3–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–860 m
- 10–15 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 607 m)
- 15–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–840 m, past Kotoń Zachodni, Pękalówka
- 22–27 kmDescent of 500 m to Pcim
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1. There are no springs between km 1 and 27 — carry at least 4 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: Maków Podhalański. This is a one-way route: the finish is 21 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 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1. There are no springs between km 1 and 27 — carry at least 4 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Działekkm 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 456 m
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