Krysowa – Zagórz
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Krysowa – Zagórz. Has green marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route is 60.8 km. Location: mountain range – Bieszczady, Poland. Part of the routes passes through Bieszczady National Park: entrance is paid, leaving the trails is prohibited.
At a glance
A multi-day route of 60.8 km with 1,500 m of ascent from Krysowa to Zagórz. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–6 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–48 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–920 m, past Krysowa, Siwarna, Wierchy, Czulnia
- 48–52 kmClimb of 250 m to Krzywe Drogi Pass
- 52–61 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–580 m
Steepest kilometre: km 40–41, a climb of 210 m (≈21%), near Czulnia.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 38, 46, 47 and 59. There are no springs between km 0 and 38 — carry at least 6 l of water.
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–20, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 20–40, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 3: km 40–61, ≈6 h — finish
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Krysowa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 36 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated time: 3 days of 5–6 h of walking (about 17.5 h in total, not counting stops).
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 38, 46, 47 and 59. There are no springs between km 0 and 38 — carry at least 6 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Miraculous Spring, 354 mkm 37.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 354 m
- Springskm 46 from the start · Not verified · 392 m
- Well below Basztakm 47.2 from the start · Not verified · 363 m
- Well below Kocina Górakm 59.1 from the start · Not verified · 314 m
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