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Mikuszowice Krakowskie – Malinowska Skała

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38.1 kmLength
1 985 mAscent
1 199 mDescent
1 152 mMax. altitude
346 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Mikuszowice Krakowskie – Malinowska Skała. Has red marking (regional route, PTTK Bielsko-Biała). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK Bielsko-Biała. Length of the route — 38.1 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.

At a glance

A route of 38.1 km with 1,985 m of ascent from Mikuszowice Krakowskie to Malinowska Skała. Estimated walking time: about 13 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 530 m to PTTK Hut on Magurka
  2. 5–13 kmDescent of 550 m (down to 350 m)
  3. 13–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–450 m
  4. 16–23 kmClimb of 610 m (up to 1,060 m)
  5. 23–26 kmDescent of 320 m to Uncle Tom's Hut
  6. 26–38 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–1,150 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 230 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 18, 36 and 37. There are no springs between km 18 and 36 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Rogacz (km 3), PTTK Hut on Magurka (km 5), PTTK Hut Szyndzielnia (km 22), Klimczok Hut (km 24), Uncle Tom's Hut (km 26).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–22, ≈7.5 h — overnight: PTTK Hut Szyndzielnia (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 22–38, ≈5.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Mikuszowice Krakowskie. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 13 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6, 18, 36 and 37. There are no springs between km 18 and 36 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Rogacz (km 3), PTTK Hut on Magurka (km 5), PTTK Hut Szyndzielnia (km 22), Klimczok Hut (km 24), Uncle Tom's Hut (km 26). Possible overnight stops: PTTK Hut Szyndzielnia (km 22).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut on Rogaczkm 3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 697 m
  2. Asi i Daniela Springkm 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 692 m
  3. PTTK Hut on Magurkakm 5.3 from the start · Standing · 906 m
  4. Spring below Sokołówkakm 6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 792 m
  5. Sahara Springkm 17.7 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 519 m
  6. PTTK Hut Szyndzielniakm 21.7 from the start · Standing · 1 001 m
  7. Klimczok Hutkm 24 from the start · 290 m off the path · Standing · 1 052 m
  8. Uncle Tom's Hutkm 26.2 from the start · 100 m off the path · Standing · 702 m

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