Czesław Panczakiewicz Trail
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Czesław Panczakiewicz Trail. Has blue marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 23.9 km. Location: mountain range — Mały Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 23.9 km with 921 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–340 m
- 5–7 kmClimb of 170 m to Czesław Panczakiewicz Pass
- 7–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–510 m
- 10–13 kmClimb of 440 m to Groń Jana Pawła II (890 m)
- 13–17 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 535 m)
- 17–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–550 m, past Zamczysko, Baśkówka
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Leskowiec Hut (km 13).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Leskowiec Hut (km 13).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Groń Jana Pawła IIkm 13.1 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 849 m
- Leskowiec Hutkm 13.2 from the start · Standing · 890 m
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