Szczawa – Kiczora Kamienicka
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About the trail
Route Szczawa – Kiczora Kamienicka. Has red marking (local route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 10.7 km, the route is circular. Location: mountain range — Ostrivny Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 10.7 km with 500 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Szczawa. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 546 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–550 m
- 3–8 kmClimb of 480 m to Kiczora Kamienicka (1,003 m)
- 8–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 950–1,000 m
- 9–11 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 792 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Szczawa. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Krystyna Wellkm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 517 m
- Mineral Spring No. 9km 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 547 m
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