Mszana Dolna – Rabka-Zdrój
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Mszana Dolna – Rabka-Zdrój. Has black marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is black, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route is 17.5 km. Location: mountain range – Gorce, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.5 km with 685 m of ascent from Mszana Dolna to Rabka-Zdrój. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–590 m
- 6–7 kmClimb of 150 m to Potaczkowa (746 m)
- 7–9 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 463 m)
- 9–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–540 m
- 12–14 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 648 m)
- 14–18 kmDescent of 140 m to Rabka-Zdrój
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 160 m (≈16%), near Potaczkowa.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Mszana Dolna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 17 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Bania (south slope), 520 mkm 16.6 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 520 m
- Rafaela Wellkm 17.1 from the start · Not verified · 495 m
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