Gawlas – PTTK Tourist House
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Gawlas – PTTK Tourist House. 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 – 8.4 km. Location: mountain range – Silesian Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 8.4 km with 27 m of ascent and 609 m of descent from Gawlas to PTTK Tourist House. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 706 m)
- 5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–720 m
- 7–8.5 kmDescent of 190 m to PTTK Tourist House
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Gawlas. 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Cienków Niżnikm 5.1 from the start · Not verified · 689 m
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