Folusz – Gorlice
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About the trail
Route Folusz – Gorlice. 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 — 30.9 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 30.9 km with 729 m of ascent from Folusz to Gorlice. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmClimb of 450 m to Wątkowa (845 m)
- 7–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–850 m, past Magóra Jasielska, Kornuty, Barwinok
- 15–18 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 394 m)
- 18–31 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–550 m, past Łysula
Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a descent of 170 m (≈17%), near Mały Ferdel.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 31. There are no springs between km 0 and 31 — carry at least 4.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Folusz. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 9 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 31. There are no springs between km 0 and 31 — carry at least 4.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Dzielikkm 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 388 m
- Drinking water below Cmentarnakm 30.7 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 295 m
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