Mikuszowice Śląskie – Jaworze Centrum
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Mikuszowice Śląskie – Jaworze Centrum. Has yellow marking (regional route). 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. Length of the route is 18.9 km. Location: mountain range — Silesian Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18.9 km with 840 m of ascent from Mikuszowice Śląskie to Jaworze Centrum. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmClimb of 740 m to Klimczok (1,117 m)
- 8–10 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 996 m)
- 10–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 990–1,030 m
- 11–17 kmDescent of 560 m (down to 457 m)
- 17–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–460 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 210 m (≈21%), near PTTK Hut Szyndzielnia.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 13. There are no springs between km 1 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut Szyndzielnia (km 6), PTTK Hut on Błatnia (km 13).
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 Śląskie. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 13. There are no springs between km 1 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut Szyndzielnia (km 6), PTTK Hut on Błatnia (km 13).
Water and shelter on the route
- Żelaziste Spring, 414 mkm 1.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 414 m
- PTTK Hut Szyndzielniakm 6.3 from the start · Standing · 1 001 m
- PTTK Hut on Błatniakm 12.7 from the start · Standing · 888 m
- Wyczap Springkm 12.7 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 846 m
- Bartek Springkm 13.4 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 792 m
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