Piwniczna-Zdrój – Jaworki
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Piwniczna-Zdrój – Jaworki. Has red marking (regional route). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 17.5 km. Location: mountain range — Sądecki Beskid, Poland.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.5 km with 627 m of ascent from Piwniczna-Zdrój to Jaworki. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–520 m
- 5–9 kmClimb of 400 m to Bacówka na Obidzy
- 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–990 m
- 11–16 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 625 m)
- 16–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–630 m
Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 1 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka na Obidzy (km 9), Chatka Wątorówka (km 9).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Piwniczna-Zdrój. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 1 and 18 — carry at least 3 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Bacówka na Obidzy (km 9), Chatka Wątorówka (km 9).
Water and shelter on the route
- Jana Springkm 0.2 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 388 m
- Water Spring, 394 mkm 1 from the start · Not verified · 394 m
- Bacówka na Obidzykm 8.8 from the start · Standing · 931 m
- Chatka Wątorówkakm 8.9 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 899 m
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