Rabka – Luboń
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Rabka – Luboń. 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 — 8.2 km. Location: mountain range — Ostrynny Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A short route of 8.2 km with 562 m of ascent from Rabka to Luboń. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 460–530 m
- 4–8 kmClimb of 490 m to Luboń Wielki (1,022 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut on Luboń Wielki (km 8).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Rabka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: PTTK Hut on Luboń Wielki (km 8).
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Baniakm 0 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 516 m
- PTTK Hut on Luboń Wielkikm 8.2 from the start · Standing · 1 022 m
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