Ostrowsko – Wisielakówka
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Ostrowsko – Wisielakówka. Has black marking (regional route, PTTK). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is black, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: PTTK. Length of the route — 7.9 km. Location: mountain range — Gorce, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.9 km with 646 m of ascent from Ostrowsko to Wisielakówka. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: black.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,203 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 130 m (≈13%), near Niżnia Góra.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5.5 and 7.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Ostrowsko. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5.5 and 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Bukowina Waksmundzka (south-east slope), 969 mkm 5.7 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 969 m
- Spring below Wisielakówkakm 7.2 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 161 m
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